When to plant in Boaz, AL
USDA Zone 8aHere are the average frost dates, USDA hardiness zone, and a month-by-month planting calendar for Boaz, Alabama — all computed from Boaz's nearest NOAA weather station.
Heads up: the nearest complete-normals station is about 20 km from Boaz, so your yard's frost dates can differ — a low spot or a paved city center can shift them by a week. In zone 8a, Boaz supports a wide range of perennials year-round; the frost dates above are what set your annual vegetable timing.
Frost probability
SAND MT SUBSTN · 1991–2020The date the last spring and first fall frost occur, by threshold and probability. A 90% date is later in spring — and earlier in fall — than a 10% date; the 50% · 32°F row is what most gardeners plan around. These are Boaz’s own odds, recorded at SAND MT SUBSTN.
| Threshold | SPRING 10% | SPRING 50% | SPRING 90% | FALL 10% | FALL 50% | FALL 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | Apr 26 | Apr 12 | Mar 27 | Oct 14 | Oct 25 | Nov 6 |
| 32°F | Apr 16 | Mar 31 | Mar 14 | Oct 22 | Nov 3 | Nov 18 |
| 28°F | Apr 5 | Mar 17 | Feb 27 | Nov 1 | Nov 14 | Dec 3 |
Download this table as CSV ↓ — every threshold and probability, plus this city’s planting-window dates.
What to plant now
TODAY · JULY 19Full-year planting calendar
Each bar is the exact window to take a planting action in Boaz, drawn to the day from the local frost dates. The dashed line is today.
Nearby weather stations
3 within 22 km · complete 32°F normalsWhen stations disagree by more than a few days, that spread is real microclimate variation — elevation, water, urban heat. Judge which station best matches your own yard.
Boaz planting FAQ
When is the last spring frost in Boaz, AL?
On average, the last spring frost in Boaz is around March 31 (50% probability at 32°F, from 1991–2020 NOAA normals). Wait until after this date to set out tender plants like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first fall frost in Boaz, AL?
The first fall frost in Boaz typically arrives around November 3 (50% probability at 32°F). Harvest or protect frost-sensitive crops before then.
What hardiness zone is Boaz in?
Boaz is in USDA hardiness zone 8a. In zone 8a, winters are mild — many tender perennials overwinter here.
How long is the growing season in Boaz?
Boaz has about 217 frost-free days — a long growing season — between the average last spring frost (March 31) and first fall frost (November 3).
When should I plant tomatoes in Boaz?
For Boaz, sow tomatoes indoors about February 3–February 17 and move the seedlings out around April 7, after the last spring frost.
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Nearby cities
8 within reach- Albertville · 9 km
- Gadsden · 25 km
- Rainbow City · 31 km
- Scottsboro · 51 km
- Fort Payne · 52 km
- Jacksonville · 57 km
- Saks · 61 km
- Cullman · 63 km
Frost dates recorded at SAND MT SUBSTN, 20 km from the city center · 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals · zone from the USDA/PRISM 2023 map. How we compute this.
BlissGarden. "When to Plant in Boaz, AL — Frost Dates & Zone 8a." Frost normals: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USC00017207. Retrieved from https://blissgarden.com/alabama/boaz.