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

Planting zone for 35587 — Townley, AL

ZIP code 35587 (Townley, Walker County) is in USDA zone 8a: the coldest winter night averages 10 to 15 °F. The median last spring frost is March 30 and the first fall frost November 4.

Where ZIP 35587 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 frostMar 30
First frostNov 4
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 Townley, AL

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostMarch 30median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsApril 16only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostNovember 4median — 10% chance by Oct 22
Growing season220 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around March 14 and returns around November 15.

From the NOAA station Jasper, AL — 11 miles away, elevation 486 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 35587

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Feb 16 – Mar 2
SpinachSow outdoors · Feb 16 – Mar 9
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Jan 19 – Feb 2
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Mar 9 – Mar 23
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Mar 2 – Mar 16
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Mar 9 – Mar 23
LettuceSow outdoors · Mar 2 – Mar 16
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Mar 9 – Mar 23
TomatoesStart indoors · Feb 2 – Feb 16
TomatoesTransplant · Apr 6 – Apr 20
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Jan 19 – Feb 2
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Apr 13 – Apr 27
BeansSow outdoors · Apr 6 – Apr 20
Sweet cornSow outdoors · Apr 6 – Apr 20
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Apr 6 – Apr 20
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Sep 9 – Sep 23
GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 21 – Nov 25
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Mar 30) and first fall frost (Nov 4) 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 35587 came on Feb 16 — 4 days later than the 1991–2020 average (Feb 12).

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 Townley, AL

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 35587 is Brilliant — extremely channery loam, somewhat excessively drained.

TextureExtremely channery loama good balance for most vegetables
pH6.5neutral; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageSomewhat excessively drainednatural drainage class
Organic matter0.25%low — add compost
Hydrologic groupAwater soaks in fast
Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Brilliant and Palmerdale extremely channery loams, 6 to 60 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 35587; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Townley, AL

Summer high90 °Faverage high, July
Winter low31 °Faverage low, January
Hot days58days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights73nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days5,028base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day14 h 24 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day9 h 54 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growIntermediateday-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully
Precipitation64.8 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 52 °F, low 31 °F 52°31° JanFebruary: average high 56 °F, low 34 °F 56°34° FebMarch: average high 65 °F, low 41 °F 65°41° MarApril: average high 73 °F, low 48 °F 73°48° AprMay: average high 80 °F, low 58 °F 80°58° MayJune: average high 86 °F, low 66 °F 86°66° JunJuly: average high 90 °F, low 70 °F 90°70° JulAugust: average high 90 °F, low 69 °F 90°69° AugSeptember: average high 84 °F, low 62 °F 84°62° SepOctober: average high 74 °F, low 49 °F 74°49° OctNovember: average high 64 °F, low 39 °F 64°39° NovDecember: average high 55 °F, low 33 °F 55°33° Dec

Precipitation by month inches

0″2″4″6″8″January: 5.65 in precipitation 5.7 JanFebruary: 6.09 in precipitation 6.1 FebMarch: 5.69 in precipitation 5.7 MarApril: 6.70 in precipitation 6.7 AprMay: 4.32 in precipitation 4.3 MayJune: 5.37 in precipitation 5.4 JunJuly: 5.72 in precipitation 5.7 JulAugust: 4.57 in precipitation 4.6 AugSeptember: 3.84 in precipitation 3.8 SepOctober: 3.97 in precipitation 4.0 OctNovember: 5.36 in precipitation 5.4 NovDecember: 7.57 in precipitation 7.6 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Jasper, AL (11 mi away); precipitation: Oakman, AL (7 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

All 8 nearest ZIP codes share zone 8a.

355498a
Carbon Hill, AL · 6 mi
355738a
Kansas, AL · 9 mi
355018a
Jasper, AL · 9 mi
355028a
Jasper, AL · 11 mi
355808a
Parrish, AL · 13 mi
355788a
Nauvoo, AL · 13 mi
355038a
Jasper, AL · 13 mi
355548a
Eldridge, AL · 14 mi

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Questions about 35587

What planting zone is ZIP code 35587?

ZIP code 35587 (Townley, 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 Townley, AL?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 35587 is March 30; after April 16 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Jasper station.

When is the first frost in Townley, AL?

The median first fall frost near 35587 is November 4, giving a median frost-free growing season of 220 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 35587?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Feb 2 – Feb 16 and set transplants outside around Apr 6 – Apr 20, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 35587 get?

About 64.8 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Oakman station).

How hot do summers get in Townley, AL?

The average high peaks at 90 °F in July, with about 58 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 35587 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Brilliant at the center of ZIP 35587: extremely channery loam, somewhat excessively drained, pH about 6.5 (neutral).

Did spring come early in Townley, AL in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 35587 came on Feb 16 in 2026, 4 days later than the 1991–2020 average (Feb 12), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Townley, AL?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 35587 is 14 h 24 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.

Did the zone for 35587 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 35587 in zone 7b; the 2023 map puts it in zone 8a. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.