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

Planting zone for 35474 — Moundville, AL

ZIP code 35474 (Moundville, Hale County) is in USDA zone 8b: the coldest winter night averages 15 to 20 °F. The median last spring frost is March 17 and the first fall frost November 11.

Where ZIP 35474 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.

Zone8b15 to 20 °F
Coldest night−9.4 to −6.7 °C
Last frostMar 17
First frostNov 11
2012 zone8a

Was 8a 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 8b means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Moundville, AL

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostMarch 17median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsApril 6only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostNovember 11median — 10% chance by Oct 27
Growing season240 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around March 1 and returns around November 25.

From the NOAA station Greensboro 2 Wnw, AL — 16 miles away, elevation 279 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 35474

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Feb 3 – Feb 17
SpinachSow outdoors · Feb 3 – Feb 24
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Jan 6 – Jan 20
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Feb 24 – Mar 10
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Feb 17 – Mar 3
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Feb 24 – Mar 10
LettuceSow outdoors · Feb 17 – Mar 3
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Feb 24 – Mar 10
TomatoesStart indoors · Jan 20 – Feb 3
TomatoesTransplant · Mar 24 – Apr 7
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Jan 6 – Jan 20
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Mar 31 – Apr 14
BeansSow outdoors · Mar 24 – Apr 7
Sweet cornSow outdoors · Mar 24 – Apr 7
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Mar 24 – Apr 7
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Sep 16 – Sep 30
GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 28 – Dec 2
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Mar 17) and first fall frost (Nov 11) 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 35474 came on Feb 12 — 6 days later than the 1991–2020 average (Feb 6).

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 Moundville, AL

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 35474 is Luverne — sandy loam, well drained.

TextureSandy loamdrains and warms fast; dries out and needs more feeding
pH4.6strongly acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class
Organic matter0.75%low — add compost
Hydrologic groupCwater soaks in slowly
Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Luverne-Smithdale complex, 15 to 35 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 35474; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Moundville, AL

Summer high91 °Faverage high, July
Winter low35 °Faverage low, January
Hot days68days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights44nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days5,754base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day14 h 20 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day9 h 58 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growIntermediateday-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully
Precipitation57.4 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 56 °F, low 35 °F 56°35° JanFebruary: average high 61 °F, low 39 °F 61°39° FebMarch: average high 68 °F, low 45 °F 68°45° MarApril: average high 75 °F, low 52 °F 75°52° AprMay: average high 82 °F, low 60 °F 82°60° MayJune: average high 88 °F, low 68 °F 88°68° JunJuly: average high 91 °F, low 71 °F 91°71° JulAugust: average high 91 °F, low 70 °F 91°70° AugSeptember: average high 86 °F, low 65 °F 86°65° SepOctober: average high 77 °F, low 53 °F 77°53° OctNovember: average high 66 °F, low 43 °F 66°43° NovDecember: average high 59 °F, low 39 °F 59°39° Dec

Precipitation by month inches

0″1″2″3″4″5″6″January: 5.73 in precipitation 5.7 JanFebruary: 5.79 in precipitation 5.8 FebMarch: 5.54 in precipitation 5.5 MarApril: 5.41 in precipitation 5.4 AprMay: 3.58 in precipitation 3.6 MayJune: 4.35 in precipitation 4.3 JunJuly: 5.07 in precipitation 5.1 JulAugust: 4.61 in precipitation 4.6 AugSeptember: 3.71 in precipitation 3.7 SepOctober: 3.49 in precipitation 3.5 OctNovember: 4.72 in precipitation 4.7 NovDecember: 5.42 in precipitation 5.4 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Greensboro 2 Wnw, AL (16 mi away); precipitation: Moundville, AL (4 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

All 8 nearest ZIP codes share zone 8b.

354638b
Fosters, AL · 9 mi
354418b
Akron, AL · 10 mi
354058b
Tuscaloosa, AL · 13 mi
354698b
Knoxville, AL · 13 mi
354568b
Duncanville, AL · 13 mi
354808b
Ralph, AL · 16 mi
354018b
Tuscaloosa, AL · 17 mi
367768b
Sawyerville, AL · 17 mi

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Questions about 35474

What planting zone is ZIP code 35474?

ZIP code 35474 (Moundville, AL) is in USDA hardiness zone 8b on the 2023 map: the coldest night of an average winter reaches 15 to 20 °F (−9.4 to −6.7 °C).

When is the last frost in Moundville, AL?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 35474 is March 17; after April 6 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Greensboro 2 Wnw station.

When is the first frost in Moundville, AL?

The median first fall frost near 35474 is November 11, giving a median frost-free growing season of 240 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 35474?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Jan 20 – Feb 3 and set transplants outside around Mar 24 – Apr 7, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 35474 get?

About 57.4 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Moundville station).

How hot do summers get in Moundville, AL?

The average high peaks at 91 °F in July, with about 68 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 35474 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Luverne at the center of ZIP 35474: sandy loam, well drained, pH about 4.6 (strongly acidic).

Did spring come early in Moundville, AL in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 35474 came on Feb 12 in 2026, 6 days later than the 1991–2020 average (Feb 6), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Moundville, AL?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 35474 is 14 h 20 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.

Did the zone for 35474 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 35474 in zone 8a; the 2023 map puts it in zone 8b. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.