Frost Dates for Guntersville No.2, AL

Elevation: 181 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 17
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 19

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 25
First Fall Frost November 12

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze March 2
First Fall Hard Freeze December 1
34.33°N, 86.33°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

247 Days March 17 to November 19

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 8a

Avg. annual minimum: 10 to 15°F

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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.

Köppen climate map

Temperature

Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low Light Frost (32°F)
Temperature table
Average monthly temperatures (°F)
Month Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low
January50°41°33°
February54°45°35°
March63°53°43°
April72°61°50°
May79°69°60°
June86°77°68°
July89°80°71°
August88°79°71°
September83°74°65°
October73°63°54°
November62°52°42°
December53°44°36°

Precipitation

Precipitation table
Average monthly precipitation (inches)
MonthPrecipitation
January8.2
February7.5
March9.0
April8.8
May8.4
June7.9
July7.1
August5.6
September6.6
October7.2
November8.6
December9.1

Sunrise / Sunset

Daylight Central Time (CT) Longest: 14h 18m · Shortest: 9h 42m
Sunrise and sunset table
Sunrise, sunset, and daylight on the 15th of each month (Central Time (CT))
Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight
January6:56 AM4:53 PM9h 57m
February6:37 AM5:23 PM10h 46m
March7:03 AM6:47 PM11h 45m
April6:20 AM7:12 PM12h 52m
May5:48 AM7:35 PM13h 48m
June5:37 AM7:54 PM14h 17m
July5:48 AM7:53 PM14h 05m
August6:11 AM7:28 PM13h 17m
September6:34 AM6:46 PM12h 12m
October6:57 AM6:04 PM11h 07m
November6:25 AM4:36 PM10h 10m
December6:50 AM4:33 PM9h 43m

Nearby Stations

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