When to plant in Eufaula, AL
USDA Zone 8bEverything below — frost dates, hardiness zone, and what to plant when in Eufaula, Alabama — is derived from the closest NOAA station with complete climate normals.
With about 249 frost-free days, Eufaula supports back-to-back plantings; stagger sowings every few weeks to keep beds productive spring through fall. In zone 8b, Eufaula supports a wide range of perennials year-round; the frost dates above are what set your annual vegetable timing.
Frost probability
WEEDON FLD AP · 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 Eufaula’s own odds, recorded at WEEDON FLD AP.
| Threshold | SPRING 10% | SPRING 50% | SPRING 90% | FALL 10% | FALL 50% | FALL 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | Apr 13 | Mar 28 | Mar 7 | Oct 24 | Nov 5 | Nov 22 |
| 32°F | Apr 1 | Mar 13 | Feb 20 | Nov 2 | Nov 17 | Dec 8 |
| 28°F | Mar 19 | Feb 27 | Jan 29 | Nov 10 | Dec 2 | Jan 5 |
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 Eufaula, drawn to the day from the local frost dates. The dashed line is today.
Nearby weather stations
3 within 13 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.
Eufaula planting FAQ
When is the last spring frost in Eufaula, AL?
On average, the last spring frost in Eufaula is around March 13 (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 Eufaula, AL?
In Eufaula, the first 32°F freeze of fall lands around November 17 on average. Time your last harvests and any season-extension cover before it.
What hardiness zone is Eufaula in?
Eufaula is in USDA hardiness zone 8b. In zone 8b, winters are mild — many tender perennials overwinter here.
How long is the growing season in Eufaula?
Eufaula has about 249 frost-free days — a long growing season — between the average last spring frost (March 13) and first fall frost (November 17).
When should I plant tomatoes in Eufaula?
For Eufaula, sow tomatoes indoors about January 16–January 30 and move the seedlings out around March 20, after the last spring frost.
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Nearby cities
8 within reachFrost dates recorded at WEEDON FLD AP, 5 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 Eufaula, AL — Frost Dates & Zone 8b." Frost normals: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USW00063872. Retrieved from https://blissgarden.com/alabama/eufaula.