Franklin, AL Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Franklin, a town in Macon County, Alabama.
Overnight
72°F
Mostly Clear
Mostly clear, with a low around 72. Wind around 0 mph.
7-day forecast for Franklin
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight | 72°F | Mostly Clear | 0 mph | 2% |
| Saturday | 96°F | Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 0 mph | 33% |
| Saturday Night | 71°F | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 0 mph | 32% |
| Sunday | 94°F | Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 0 mph | 19% |
| Sunday Night | 70°F | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Clear | 0 mph | 19% |
| Monday | 93°F | Sunny | 0 mph | 14% |
| Monday Night | 70°F | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 0 mph | 37% |
| Tuesday | 92°F | Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 0 to 5 mph NE | 25% |
| Tuesday Night | 70°F | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 0 mph | 32% |
| Wednesday | 89°F | Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 0 to 5 mph NE | 20% |
| Wednesday Night | 67°F | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Clear | 5 mph NE | 20% |
| Thursday | 86°F | Sunny | 5 mph NE | 7% |
| Thursday Night | 65°F | Mostly Clear | 0 to 5 mph NE | 7% |
| Friday | 86°F | Mostly Sunny | 0 to 5 mph NE | 4% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Franklin (32.453, -85.785). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Franklin
Last spring frost
Mar 25
First fall frost
Nov 8
Growing season
228 days
Hardiness zone
8b
More local growing data for Franklin: nearby ZIP 36088 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · Alabama frost dates
Nearby towns & communities
Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Milstead, Al (10.1 mi from Franklin). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Sep 19, 2026.