Last frost date in Huntsville, Alabama
March 24
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by March 4; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after April 8.
November 8
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 27.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Huntsville International AP (USW00003856), 7.2 miles from Huntsville, elevation 624 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
This station is also the nearest one for Madison, so its frost dates are the same as Huntsville's.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Mar 4 | Mar 24 | Apr 8 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 27 | Nov 8 | Nov 25 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 229
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | Apr 4 | Oct 30 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Mar 24 | Nov 8 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Mar 10 | Nov 20 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 56
What to plant now in Huntsville
- 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 Huntsville: March 24
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around November 10 Huntsville: November 8
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
- Athens 17 mi · last frost Mar 20
- Decatur 20 mi · last frost Mar 26
- Scottsboro 36 mi · last frost Apr 4
- Cullman 37 mi · last frost Mar 31
- Albertville 40 mi · last frost Mar 17
Updated