When to plant in Daphne, AL
USDA Zone 9aHere are the average frost dates, USDA hardiness zone, and a month-by-month planting calendar for Daphne, Alabama — all computed from Daphne's nearest NOAA weather station.
A generous ~249-day season lets Daphne gardeners direct-sow more and still ripen long-maturity crops like melons and winter squash. Zone 9a is warm enough that Daphne can grow subtropical perennials, and the short (or absent) frost period barely limits the annual calendar.
Frost probability
FAIRHOPE 3 NE · 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 Daphne’s own odds, recorded at FAIRHOPE 3 NE.
| Threshold | SPRING 10% | SPRING 50% | SPRING 90% | FALL 10% | FALL 50% | FALL 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | Apr 15 | Mar 29 | Mar 6 | Oct 25 | Nov 8 | Nov 26 |
| 32°F | Apr 2 | Mar 15 | Feb 17 | Nov 2 | Nov 19 | Dec 10 |
| 28°F | Mar 22 | Feb 28 | Jan 27 | Nov 12 | Dec 3 | Jan 10 |
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 Daphne, drawn to the day from the local frost dates. The dashed line is today.
Nearby weather stations
3 within 18 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.
Daphne planting FAQ
When is the last spring frost in Daphne, AL?
Daphne's average last spring frost falls near March 15 — the 50% mark at 32°F in the 1991–2020 normals. Hold tender transplants until the risk has passed, then plant out.
When is the first fall frost in Daphne, AL?
Expect Daphne's first fall frost near November 19 — a 50% chance of 32°F by that date. Bring in or cover tender crops ahead of it.
What hardiness zone is Daphne in?
Daphne is in USDA hardiness zone 9a. In zone 9a, winters are mild — many tender perennials overwinter here.
How long is the growing season in Daphne?
There are roughly 249 frost-free days in Daphne (a long growing season), running from the average last frost around March 15 to the first fall frost near November 19.
When should I plant tomatoes in Daphne?
In Daphne, start tomato seeds indoors around January 18–February 1, then transplant seedlings outdoors around March 22 once the danger of frost has passed.
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Nearby cities
8 within reach- Spanish Fort · 11 km
- Fairhope · 11 km
- Mobile · 22 km
- Prichard · 29 km
- Foley · 32 km
- Tillmans Corner · 32 km
- Saraland · 34 km
- Gulf Shores · 42 km
Frost dates recorded at FAIRHOPE 3 NE, 8 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 Daphne, AL — Frost Dates & Zone 9a." Frost normals: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USW00063869. Retrieved from https://blissgarden.com/alabama/daphne.