Last spring frost
Apr 4
Frost Dates for Wedowee, AL
First fall frost
Nov 1
Growing season
211 days
Hardiness zone
8a
In an average year around Wedowee, AL, the last spring frost (32°F) is about Apr 4 and the first fall frost is about Nov 1, giving roughly a 211-day growing season. To be safe most years, wait until Mar 16 before setting out tender plants.
Last spring frost
Dates the last frost of spring typically ends. Plant tender crops after the risk has passed for your comfort level.
| Frost intensity | Early (10%) | Average (50%) | Late (90%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (36°F) | May 4 | Apr 17 | Mar 31 |
| Freeze (32°F) | Apr 19 | Apr 4 | Mar 16 |
| Hard (28°F) | Apr 8 | Mar 22 | Mar 2 |
| Severe (24°F) | Mar 27 | Mar 7 | Feb 12 |
Show full probability table (all thresholds & percentiles)
| °F | 10% | 20% | 30% | 40% | 50% | 60% | 70% | 80% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | May 4 | Apr 28 | Apr 24 | Apr 20 | Apr 17 | Apr 14 | Apr 11 | Apr 6 | Mar 31 |
| 32°F | Apr 19 | Apr 14 | Apr 10 | Apr 7 | Apr 4 | Apr 1 | Mar 28 | Mar 23 | Mar 16 |
| 28°F | Apr 8 | Apr 3 | Mar 29 | Mar 26 | Mar 22 | Mar 17 | Mar 14 | Mar 8 | Mar 2 |
| 24°F | Mar 27 | Mar 21 | Mar 16 | Mar 12 | Mar 7 | Mar 3 | Feb 27 | Feb 21 | Feb 12 |
| 20°F | Mar 16 | Mar 9 | Mar 2 | Feb 25 | Feb 19 | Feb 12 | Feb 5 | Jan 31 | Jan 21 |
| 16°F | Mar 7 | Feb 26 | Feb 14 | Feb 6 | Feb 1 | Jan 28 | Jan 23 | Jan 15 | Jan 5 |
First fall frost
Dates the first frost of fall typically arrives. Count back by a crop's days-to-maturity to know your planting cutoff.
| Frost intensity | Early (10%) | Average (50%) | Late (90%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (36°F) | Oct 11 | Oct 23 | Nov 3 |
| Freeze (32°F) | Oct 20 | Nov 1 | Nov 14 |
| Hard (28°F) | Oct 29 | Nov 11 | Dec 1 |
| Severe (24°F) | Nov 8 | Nov 26 | Dec 21 |
Show full probability table (all thresholds & percentiles)
| °F | 10% | 20% | 30% | 40% | 50% | 60% | 70% | 80% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | Oct 11 | Oct 16 | Oct 19 | Oct 21 | Oct 23 | Oct 26 | Oct 28 | Oct 31 | Nov 3 |
| 32°F | Oct 20 | Oct 24 | Oct 27 | Oct 30 | Nov 1 | Nov 3 | Nov 6 | Nov 9 | Nov 14 |
| 28°F | Oct 29 | Nov 1 | Nov 5 | Nov 8 | Nov 11 | Nov 14 | Nov 19 | Nov 24 | Dec 1 |
| 24°F | Nov 8 | Nov 12 | Nov 17 | Nov 22 | Nov 26 | Dec 1 | Dec 5 | Dec 12 | Dec 21 |
| 20°F | Nov 17 | Nov 26 | Dec 2 | Dec 7 | Dec 13 | Dec 20 | Dec 27 | Jan 3 | Jan 14 |
| 16°F | Dec 4 | Dec 12 | Dec 21 | Dec 28 | Jan 2 | Jan 7 | Jan 13 | Jan 20 | Feb 1 |
Growing season is measured at 32°F with about 50% probability. Hardiness zone from the 2023 USDA map; frost normals from NOAA 1991-2020.
Where this data comes from
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How we calculate these dates
Frost and freeze dates come from the NOAA 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's 30-year averages for each weather station. A date shown at the 50% level is the median: in half of years the frost falls on or before it. The 10% and 90% columns show the early and late ends of the range, so you can plant on the odds you're comfortable with. These are long-term averages, not a forecast for this year - always check your local outlook before planting.
Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, 1991–2020 Climate Normals (public domain). Harman is not affiliated with or endorsed by NOAA.
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Wedowee, AL?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) around Wedowee, AL is about Apr 4. In cooler years it can run later, so for a safer bet many gardeners wait until Mar 16.
When is the first frost in the fall?
The first fall frost around Wedowee, AL typically arrives about Nov 1. Count back by a crop's days to maturity to find the latest date you can plant it.
When can I plant tomatoes and other tender crops?
Tender crops like tomatoes, peppers and basil are damaged by frost, so wait until the last spring frost has passed - around Apr 4 on average, or Mar 16 to be safe most years.
How long is the growing season here?
The frost-free growing season (between the last spring and first fall 32°F frost) is about 211 days in a typical year.
Are these dates a forecast for this year?
No. They are 30-year averages from the NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals, not a prediction for the current year. Use them for planning and always check your local weather forecast before planting or protecting crops.
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Data source: NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals · Page updated Aug 4, 2026