Frost Dates for Creola, AL

Based on data from Bay Minette weather station, 15 miles away

Frost Dates

Last Spring Frost (50%) iA 50% chance that the last spring frost has already passed by this date. Most gardeners use this as their primary planting guide. February 28
First Fall Frost (50%) iA 50% chance that the first fall frost has occurred by this date. Plan to harvest or protect tender plants before this date. November 25
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

30% Probability iOnly a 30% chance of frost remaining by this date. Use these dates for a safer planting window, especially for tender plants sensitive to cold.

Last Spring Frost March 9
First Fall Frost November 17

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze February 12
First Fall Hard Freeze December 12
30.89°N, -88.04°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

271 Days February 28 to November 25

USDA Hardiness Zone iHardiness zones indicate which perennial plants can survive winter in your area. For annual vegetables, frost dates and growing season length matter more than hardiness zone.

Zone 8b

Avg. annual minimum: 15 to 20°F (−9 to −7°C)

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Köppen Climate iThe Köppen climate classification system categorizes climates based on temperature and precipitation patterns.

Cfa Humid Subtropical

Hot, humid summers and mild winters with rain year-round. Long growing seasons support a wide variety of vegetables, fruits, and ornamentals. The most common climate in the eastern US.

Köppen climate map

Temperature

40° 60° 80°
51°
High: 61°F
Avg: 51°F
Low: 41°F
Jan
55°
High: 65°F
Avg: 55°F
Low: 44°F
Feb
61°
High: 71°F
Avg: 61°F
Low: 50°F
Mar
67°
High: 77°F
Avg: 67°F
Low: 57°F
Apr
74°
High: 84°F
Avg: 74°F
Low: 65°F
May
80°
High: 89°F
Avg: 80°F
Low: 71°F
Jun
82°
High: 90°F
Avg: 82°F
Low: 74°F
Jul
82°
High: 90°F
Avg: 82°F
Low: 73°F
Aug
78°
High: 87°F
Avg: 78°F
Low: 69°F
Sep
69°
High: 79°F
Avg: 69°F
Low: 59°F
Oct
59°
High: 70°F
Avg: 59°F
Low: 49°F
Nov
53°
High: 63°F
Avg: 53°F
Low: 43°F
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0" 3" 6" 9" 11.6"
8.4"
8.43"
Jan
9.1"
9.10"
Feb
11.1"
11.14"
Mar
11.6"
11.64"
Apr
11.1"
11.13"
May
9.2"
9.18"
Jun
8.7"
8.71"
Jul
7.9"
7.91"
Aug
8.4"
8.42"
Sep
9.2"
9.18"
Oct
9.8"
9.79"
Nov
9.7"
9.74"
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec10h11h12h13h13.5h14h14h13h12h11h10.5h10h
Jan: 6:54 AM – 5:06 PM · 10h 12m
Feb: 6:32 AM – 5:28 PM · 10h 55m
Mar: 6:07 AM – 5:53 PM · 11h 46m
Apr: 5:37 AM – 6:23 PM · 12h 46m
May: 5:13 AM – 6:47 PM · 13h 34m
Jun: 5:00 AM – 6:60 PM · 13h 59m
Jul: 5:05 AM – 6:55 PM · 13h 49m
Aug: 5:26 AM – 6:34 PM · 13h 07m
Sep: 5:55 AM – 6:05 PM · 12h 11m
Oct: 6:23 AM – 5:37 PM · 11h 14m
Nov: 6:48 AM – 5:12 PM · 10h 24m
Dec: 6:60 AM – 5:00 PM · 10h 00m
Daylight Longest: 14h 00m · Shortest: 9h 60m

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