Frost Dates for Highland Home 2 S, AL

Elevation: 187 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 4
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 26

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 13
First Fall Frost November 16

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze February 17
First Fall Hard Freeze December 10
31.92°N, 86.31°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

267 Days March 4 to November 26

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 9a

Avg. annual minimum: 20 to 25°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.

Temperature

Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low Light Frost (32°F)
Temperature table
Average monthly temperatures (°F)
Month Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low
January58°48°39°
February62°52°42°
March69°58°48°
April75°64°54°
May82°72°62°
June87°77°68°
July89°80°71°
August89°80°70°
September85°76°66°
October77°67°56°
November67°57°46°
December60°50°41°

Precipitation

Precipitation table
Average monthly precipitation (inches)
MonthPrecipitation
January8.6
February7.2
March9.5
April10.4
May6.8
June8.0
July7.3
August5.9
September6.2
October7.0
November9.5
December9.3

Sunrise / Sunset

Daylight Longest: 14h 05m · Shortest: 9h 55m
Sunrise and sunset table
Sunrise, sunset, and daylight on the 15th of each month (local solar time)
Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight
January6:56 AM5:04 PM10h 08m
February6:34 AM5:26 PM10h 52m
March6:07 AM5:53 PM11h 46m
April5:36 AM6:24 PM12h 47m
May5:11 AM6:49 PM13h 38m
June4:58 AM7:02 PM14h 05m
July5:03 AM6:57 PM13h 54m
August5:25 AM6:35 PM13h 10m
September5:54 AM6:06 PM12h 11m
October6:24 AM5:36 PM11h 12m
November6:50 AM5:10 PM10h 20m
December7:02 AM4:58 PM9h 55m

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