Last frost date in Sylacauga, Alabama
April 2
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by March 13; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after April 19.
October 31
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 16.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Sylacauga 4 NE (USC00017999), 3.8 miles from Sylacauga, elevation 490 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 13 | Apr 2 | Apr 19 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 16 | Oct 31 | Nov 15 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 211
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | Apr 14 | Oct 23 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 2 | Oct 31 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Mar 19 | Nov 8 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 73
What to plant now in Sylacauga
- Corn saladSept 15 – Nov 1Now
- Upland cressSept 15 – Nov 1Now
- Rhubarb plantsNov 1 – Dec 1Soon
- Asparagus plantsNov 15 – Jan 1Soon
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around March 30 Sylacauga: April 2
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 30 Sylacauga: October 31
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
- Talladega 20 mi · last frost Apr 5
- Pell City 26 mi · last frost Mar 26
- Alexander City 27 mi · last frost Mar 26
- Alabaster 32 mi · last frost Mar 12
- Hoover 33 mi · last frost Mar 19
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