Data: 2023 USDA zones (PRISM/OSU) · NOAA 1991–2020 normals · updated

Planting zone for 35019 — Baileyton, AL

ZIP code 35019 (Baileyton, Cullman County) is in USDA zone 8a: the coldest winter night averages 10 to 15 °F. The median last spring frost is April 5 and the first fall frost November 1.

Where ZIP 35019 is

Outlined: the ZIP code area · tap the map for the zone at any spot · scroll or pinch to zoom

Not the official USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map. Zones come from the 2023 USDA hardiness-zone data by the PRISM Group, Oregon State University; we re-mapped and recolored them. The official map is at planthardiness.ars.usda.gov.

Zone8a10 to 15 °F
Coldest night−12.2 to −9.4 °C
Last frostApr 5
First frostNov 1
2012 zone7b

Was 7b on the 2012 map — half a zone warmer now. The zone is the one at the center of the ZIP code; hilly ZIPs can span two zones. What zone 8a means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Baileyton, AL

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostApril 5median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsApril 22only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostNovember 1median — 10% chance by Oct 19
Growing season210 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around March 21 and returns around November 11.

From the NOAA station Cullman 3 Ene, AL — 12 miles away, elevation 801 ft. NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, 32 °F threshold. Low spots and valleys can freeze later in spring than the station.

When to plant vegetables in 35019

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Feb 22 – Mar 8
SpinachSow outdoors · Feb 22 – Mar 15
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Jan 25 – Feb 8
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Mar 15 – Mar 29
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Mar 8 – Mar 22
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Mar 15 – Mar 29
LettuceSow outdoors · Mar 8 – Mar 22
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Mar 15 – Mar 29
TomatoesStart indoors · Feb 8 – Feb 22
TomatoesTransplant · Apr 12 – Apr 26
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Jan 25 – Feb 8
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Apr 19 – May 3
BeansSow outdoors · Apr 12 – Apr 26
Sweet cornSow outdoors · Apr 12 – Apr 26
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Apr 12 – Apr 26
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Sep 6 – Sep 20
GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 18 – Nov 22
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Apr 5) and first fall frost (Nov 1) with the rules of thumb U.S. extension services publish. Cool-season crops take a light frost; warm-season crops do best once the soil is above about 60 °F.

When spring arrived in 2026

In 2026, spring leaf-out near 35019 came on Feb 18 — 3 days later than the 1991–2020 average (Feb 15).

JanFebMarAprMayJun

The Spring Index marks the day when accumulated warmth is enough for lilac and honeysuckle to leaf out — a widely used signal that the growing season has started. Source: USA National Phenology Network, www.usanpn.org — Spring Indices, first leaf, 2026 (data as of 2026-09-08) and 30-year average 1991–2020 (CC BY 4.0).

Soil in Baileyton, AL

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 35019 is Muskingum — stony sandy loam, well drained.

TextureStony sandy loamdrains and warms fast; dries out and needs more feeding
pH5.5moderately acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class
Organic matter1.25%low — add compost
Hydrologic groupDwater soaks in very slowly
Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Muskingum stony fine sandy loam, 15 to 45 percent slopes.

Soil Survey Staff, Natural Resources Conservation Service, USDA. Soil Survey Geographic (SSURGO) Database, via Soil Data Access, accessed 2026-10-29. The soil at the center point of ZIP 35019; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Baileyton, AL

Summer high88 °Faverage high, July
Winter low31 °Faverage low, January
Hot days39days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights70nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days4,630base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day14 h 27 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day9 h 52 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growIntermediateday-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully
Precipitation57.9 inper year, rain and melted snow

Average high and low, by month

20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°100°32 °FJanuary: average high 51 °F, low 31 °F 51°31° JanFebruary: average high 55 °F, low 34 °F 55°34° FebMarch: average high 63 °F, low 40 °F 63°40° MarApril: average high 72 °F, low 47 °F 72°47° AprMay: average high 79 °F, low 55 °F 79°55° MayJune: average high 86 °F, low 64 °F 86°64° JunJuly: average high 88 °F, low 68 °F 88°68° JulAugust: average high 88 °F, low 67 °F 88°67° AugSeptember: average high 83 °F, low 60 °F 83°60° SepOctober: average high 74 °F, low 48 °F 74°48° OctNovember: average high 62 °F, low 38 °F 62°38° NovDecember: average high 54 °F, low 34 °F 54°34° Dec

Precipitation by month inches

0″1″2″3″4″5″6″January: 5.43 in precipitation 5.4 JanFebruary: 5.30 in precipitation 5.3 FebMarch: 5.61 in precipitation 5.6 MarApril: 5.03 in precipitation 5.0 AprMay: 5.15 in precipitation 5.2 MayJune: 4.74 in precipitation 4.7 JunJuly: 4.55 in precipitation 4.5 JulAugust: 4.31 in precipitation 4.3 AugSeptember: 4.17 in precipitation 4.2 SepOctober: 3.35 in precipitation 3.4 OctNovember: 4.49 in precipitation 4.5 NovDecember: 5.72 in precipitation 5.7 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Cullman 3 Ene, AL (12 mi away); precipitation: Union Grove 7.2 Wnw, AL (9 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

All 8 nearest ZIP codes share zone 8a.

350878a
Joppa, AL · 3 mi
356218a
Eva, AL · 6 mi
350588a
Cullman, AL · 7 mi
350838a
Holly Pond, AL · 7 mi
350168a
Arab, AL · 8 mi
351758a
Union Grove, AL · 12 mi
356708a
Somerville, AL · 12 mi
350558a
Cullman, AL · 13 mi

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Questions about 35019

What planting zone is ZIP code 35019?

ZIP code 35019 (Baileyton, AL) is in USDA hardiness zone 8a on the 2023 map: the coldest night of an average winter reaches 10 to 15 °F (−12.2 to −9.4 °C).

When is the last frost in Baileyton, AL?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 35019 is April 5; after April 22 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Cullman 3 Ene station.

When is the first frost in Baileyton, AL?

The median first fall frost near 35019 is November 1, giving a median frost-free growing season of 210 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 35019?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Feb 8 – Feb 22 and set transplants outside around Apr 12 – Apr 26, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 35019 get?

About 57.9 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Union Grove 7.2 Wnw station).

How hot do summers get in Baileyton, AL?

The average high peaks at 88 °F in July, with about 39 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 35019 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Muskingum at the center of ZIP 35019: stony sandy loam, well drained, pH about 5.5 (moderately acidic).

Did spring come early in Baileyton, AL in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 35019 came on Feb 18 in 2026, 3 days later than the 1991–2020 average (Feb 15), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Baileyton, AL?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 35019 is 14 h 27 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.

Did the zone for 35019 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 35019 in zone 7b; the 2023 map puts it in zone 8a. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.