Frost Dates for Geneva #2, AL
Elevation: 44 m
Frost Dates
Last Spring Frost (50%) A 50% chance that the last spring frost has already passed by this date. Most gardeners use this as their primary planting guide.
March 23
First Fall Frost (50%) A 50% chance that the first fall frost has occurred by this date. Plan to harvest or protect tender plants before this date.
November 7
30% Probability
Only 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 31
First Fall Frost
November 2
Hard Freeze (28°F)
Last Spring Hard Freeze
March 6
First Fall Hard Freeze
November 20
Growing Season
229 Days
March 23 to November 7
USDA Hardiness Zone
Hardiness 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
Köppen Climate
The 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.
Temperature
30°
50°
70°
90°
Avg High
Avg Temp
Avg Low
Light Frost (32°F)
Temperature table
| Month | Avg High | Avg Temp | Avg Low |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62° | 48° | 35° |
| February | 66° | 52° | 39° |
| March | 73° | 59° | 44° |
| April | 79° | 65° | 50° |
| May | 87° | 73° | 59° |
| June | 91° | 79° | 67° |
| July | 92° | 81° | 69° |
| August | 92° | 80° | 69° |
| September | 88° | 76° | 64° |
| October | 81° | 67° | 52° |
| November | 71° | 56° | 42° |
| December | 64° | 51° | 37° |
Precipitation
0"
3"
6"
9"
11.0"
Precipitation table
| Month | Precipitation |
|---|---|
| January | 8.9 |
| February | 8.1 |
| March | 11.0 |
| April | 10.4 |
| May | 8.7 |
| June | 9.1 |
| July | 7.7 |
| August | 7.1 |
| September | 7.7 |
| October | 8.0 |
| November | 8.3 |
| December | 8.4 |
Sunrise / Sunset
Daylight
Central Time (CT)
Longest: 14h 01m · Shortest: 9h 59m
Sunrise and sunset table
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:47 AM | 4:59 PM | 10h 12m |
| February | 6:31 AM | 5:25 PM | 10h 55m |
| March | 6:60 AM | 6:46 PM | 11h 46m |
| April | 6:21 AM | 7:07 PM | 12h 46m |
| May | 5:52 AM | 7:27 PM | 13h 35m |
| June | 5:44 AM | 7:44 PM | 14h 00m |
| July | 5:54 AM | 7:44 PM | 13h 50m |
| August | 6:14 AM | 7:22 PM | 13h 08m |
| September | 6:33 AM | 6:43 PM | 12h 11m |
| October | 6:52 AM | 6:05 PM | 11h 13m |
| November | 6:17 AM | 4:40 PM | 10h 24m |
| December | 6:39 AM | 4:39 PM | 9h 60m |
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