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🍂 First Frost Dates for Cottondale, Alabama 35453

The first 36°F frost date is 30% likely to be on Oct 29. (See detailed probabilities below.)

The first 32°F light freeze date is 30% likely to be on Nov 7. (See detailed probabilities below.)

(See also 🌷 Last Spring Frost Dates.)

First frost date probabilities for Cottondale, AL are based on historical climate data.

Always check your local forecast for the most up-to-date frost warnings.

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What is a First Frost Date?

The first fall frost signals the end of your local growing season. This date serves as an important deadline for gardeners and farmers. You'll need to complete harvesting before this point. Annuals and other tender plants will die back when frost hits, and perennial plants will enter their dormant phase for winter. Meanwhile, it's time to enjoy a cup of hot cocoa and a cozy sweater—and start planning your spring garden!

How to use the First Frost Date?

Watch your local weather forecasts in early fall to predict the first frost date. Harvest tender crops and protect vulnerable plants before frost arrives. For late-summer plantings, count backward from your area's average first frost date. This ensures your crops have enough time to mature. Keep track of when frost actually occurs in your garden each year. This helps you identify protected spots where the growing season might last longer.

First Frost Date Probabilities

Probability of frost (36°F) on or before...
10% chanceOct 19
20% chanceOct 25
30% chanceOct 29
40% chanceNov 1
50% chanceNov 3
60% chanceNov 6
70% chanceNov 9
80% chanceNov 13
90% chanceNov 20
Probability of light freeze (32°F) on or before...
10% chanceOct 30
20% chanceNov 3
30% chanceNov 7
40% chanceNov 11
50% chanceNov 15
60% chanceNov 19
70% chanceNov 23
80% chanceNov 30
90% chanceDec 4
Probability of moderate freeze (28°F) on or before...
10% chanceNov 9
20% chanceNov 16
30% chanceNov 21
40% chanceNov 26
50% chanceDec 1
60% chanceDec 3
70% chanceDec 6
80% chanceDec 12
90% chanceDec 22
Probability of moderate hard freeze (24°F) on or before...
10% chanceNov 24
20% chanceDec 1
30% chanceDec 5
40% chanceDec 9
50% chanceDec 14
60% chanceDec 19
70% chanceDec 25
80% chanceJan 1
90% chanceJan 8
Probability of hard freeze (20°F) on or before...
10% chanceDec 5
20% chanceDec 12
30% chanceDec 17
40% chanceDec 23
50% chanceDec 28
60% chanceJan 1
70% chanceJan 5
80% chanceJan 14
90% chanceJan 25
Probability of severe hard freeze (16°F) on or before...
10% chanceDec 12
20% chanceDec 19
30% chanceDec 25
40% chanceDec 30
50% chanceJan 2
60% chanceJan 6
70% chanceJan 14
80% chanceJan 22
90% chanceFeb 1

Agricultural climatic data from weather station: TUSCALOOSA ACFD (USC00018380)

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