Last frost date in Athens, Alabama
March 20
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by March 1; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after April 7.
November 12
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by November 1.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Athens (USC00010390), 0.3 miles from Athens, elevation 689 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Mar 1 | Mar 20 | Apr 7 |
| First frost in fall | Nov 1 | Nov 12 | Dec 1 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 238
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | Apr 4 | Nov 1 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Mar 20 | Nov 12 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Mar 6 | Nov 24 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 63
What to plant now in Athens
- Mustard greensAug 15 – Nov 1Now
- Garden peasSept 1 – Nov 1Now
- ParsleySept 1 – Nov 15Now
- RadishesSept 1 – Nov 15Now
- SpinachSept 15 – Nov 1Now
- Corn saladOct 1 – Dec 1Now
- Onion setsOct 1 – Dec 1Now
- Upland cressOct 1 – Dec 1Now
- Asparagus plantsDec 1 – Jan 1Soon
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around March 20 Athens: March 20
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around November 10 Athens: November 12
Planting dates: USDA Home and Garden Bulletin No. 9 (1967), “Suburban and Farm Vegetable Gardens,” tables 4 and 5. How we match the table.
Nearby in Alabama
- Decatur 14 mi · last frost Mar 26
- Huntsville 17 mi · last frost Mar 24
- Muscle Shoals 39 mi · last frost Mar 30
- Florence 41 mi · last frost Mar 27
- Cullman 42 mi · last frost Mar 31
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