Epes, AL Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Epes, a town in Sumter County, Alabama.
This Afternoon
80°F
Chance Rain Showers
A chance of rain showers after 3pm. Mostly cloudy. High near 80, with temperatures falling to around 76 in the afternoon. Southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
7-day forecast for Epes
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 80°F | Chance Rain Showers | 10 mph SE | 27% |
| Tonight | 64°F | Showers And Thunderstorms | 5 mph SE | 79% |
| Wednesday | 79°F | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely | 0 to 5 mph SW | 69% |
| Wednesday Night | 51°F | Partly Cloudy | 0 mph | 3% |
| Thursday | 79°F | Mostly Sunny | 0 mph | 3% |
| Thursday Night | 49°F | Partly Cloudy | 0 mph | 4% |
| Friday | 77°F | Mostly Sunny | 0 to 5 mph NW | 3% |
| Friday Night | 45°F | Partly Cloudy | 0 to 5 mph NW | 4% |
| Saturday | 71°F | Mostly Sunny | 0 to 5 mph N | 1% |
| Saturday Night | 40°F | Partly Cloudy | 0 to 5 mph N | 4% |
| Sunday | 68°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny | 0 to 10 mph NW | 15% |
| Sunday Night | 37°F | Partly Cloudy then Patchy Frost | 0 to 5 mph NW | 6% |
| Monday | 67°F | Sunny | 5 to 10 mph N | 3% |
| Monday Night | 35°F | Mostly Clear then Patchy Frost | 0 to 5 mph N | 2% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Epes (32.695, -88.142). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Epes
Last spring frost
Mar 19
First fall frost
Nov 8
Growing season
239 days
Hardiness zone
8b
More local growing data for Epes: nearby ZIP 35460 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · Alabama frost dates
Nearby towns & communities
Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Gainesville Lock, Al (8.6 mi from Epes). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Nov 3, 2026.