Last frost date in Opelika, Alabama
March 29
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by March 6; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after April 15.
November 5
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 22.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Opelika (USC00016129), 4.1 miles from Opelika, elevation 640 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 6 | Mar 29 | Apr 15 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 22 | Nov 5 | Nov 22 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 223
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | Apr 10 | Oct 27 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Mar 29 | Nov 5 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Mar 13 | Nov 18 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 60
What to plant now in Opelika
- 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 30 Opelika: March 29
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around November 10 Opelika: November 5
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
- Auburn 8 mi · last frost Mar 13
- Valley 14 mi · last frost Mar 26
- Phenix City 25 mi · last frost Mar 5
- Alexander City 37 mi · last frost Mar 26
- Eufaula 54 mi · last frost Mar 13
Updated