Frost Dates for Samson, AL

Based on data from Geneva #2 weather station, 12 miles away

Elevation: 203 ft

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. March 23
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 7
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 31
First Fall Frost November 2

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze March 6
First Fall Hard Freeze November 20
31.11°N, -86.05°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

229 Days March 23 to November 7

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

30° 50° 70° 90°
48°
High: 62°F
Avg: 48°F
Low: 35°F
Jan
52°
High: 66°F
Avg: 52°F
Low: 39°F
Feb
59°
High: 73°F
Avg: 59°F
Low: 44°F
Mar
65°
High: 79°F
Avg: 65°F
Low: 50°F
Apr
73°
High: 87°F
Avg: 73°F
Low: 59°F
May
79°
High: 91°F
Avg: 79°F
Low: 67°F
Jun
81°
High: 92°F
Avg: 81°F
Low: 69°F
Jul
80°
High: 92°F
Avg: 80°F
Low: 69°F
Aug
76°
High: 88°F
Avg: 76°F
Low: 64°F
Sep
67°
High: 81°F
Avg: 67°F
Low: 52°F
Oct
56°
High: 71°F
Avg: 56°F
Low: 42°F
Nov
51°
High: 64°F
Avg: 51°F
Low: 37°F
Dec
32°F
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low Light Frost (32°F)

Precipitation

0" 3" 6" 9" 11.0"
8.9"
8.89"
Jan
8.1"
8.12"
Feb
11.0"
11.02"
Mar
10.4"
10.39"
Apr
8.7"
8.68"
May
9.1"
9.11"
Jun
7.7"
7.73"
Jul
7.1"
7.13"
Aug
7.7"
7.73"
Sep
8.0"
8.03"
Oct
8.3"
8.32"
Nov
8.4"
8.44"
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec10h11h12h13h13.5h14h14h13h12h11h10.5h10h
Jan: 6:47 AM – 4:59 PM · 10h 12m
Feb: 6:31 AM – 5:25 PM · 10h 55m
Mar: 6:60 AM – 6:46 PM · 11h 46m
Apr: 6:21 AM – 7:07 PM · 12h 46m
May: 5:52 AM – 7:27 PM · 13h 35m
Jun: 5:44 AM – 7:44 PM · 14h 00m
Jul: 5:54 AM – 7:44 PM · 13h 50m
Aug: 6:14 AM – 7:22 PM · 13h 08m
Sep: 6:33 AM – 6:43 PM · 12h 11m
Oct: 6:52 AM – 6:05 PM · 11h 13m
Nov: 6:17 AM – 4:40 PM · 10h 24m
Dec: 6:39 AM – 4:39 PM · 9h 60m
Daylight Central Time (CT) Longest: 14h 01m · Shortest: 9h 59m

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