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

Planting zone for 35755 — Langston, AL

ZIP code 35755 (Langston, Jackson County) is in USDA zone 8a: the coldest winter night averages 10 to 15 °F. The median last spring frost is April 4 and the first fall frost October 30.

Where ZIP 35755 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 4
First frostOct 30
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 Langston, AL

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostApril 4median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsApril 20only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostOctober 30median — 10% chance by Oct 17
Growing season209 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around March 22 and returns around November 8.

From the NOAA station Scottsboro, AL — 12 miles away, elevation 617 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 35755

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Feb 21 – Mar 7
SpinachSow outdoors · Feb 21 – Mar 14
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Jan 24 – Feb 7
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Mar 14 – Mar 28
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Mar 7 – Mar 21
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Mar 14 – Mar 28
LettuceSow outdoors · Mar 7 – Mar 21
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Mar 14 – Mar 28
TomatoesStart indoors · Feb 7 – Feb 21
TomatoesTransplant · Apr 11 – Apr 25
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Jan 24 – Feb 7
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Apr 18 – May 2
BeansSow outdoors · Apr 11 – Apr 25
Sweet cornSow outdoors · Apr 11 – Apr 25
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Apr 11 – Apr 25
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Sep 4 – Sep 18
GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 16 – Nov 20
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Apr 4) and first fall frost (Oct 30) 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 35755 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 Langston, AL

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 35755 is Fullerton — gravelly silt loam, well drained.

TextureGravelly silt loama good balance for most vegetables
pH5.0strongly acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class
Organic matter1.25%low — add compost
Hydrologic groupBwater soaks in moderately
Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Fullerton cherty silt loam, eroded, strongly sloping.

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 35755; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Langston, AL

Summer high89 °Faverage high, July
Winter low29 °Faverage low, January
Hot days57days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights75nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days4,680base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day14 h 28 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day9 h 50 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growIntermediateday-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully
Precipitation59.7 inper year, rain and melted snow
Snowfall1 inper year

Average high and low, by month

20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°100°32 °FJanuary: average high 50 °F, low 29 °F 50°29° JanFebruary: average high 55 °F, low 32 °F 55°32° FebMarch: average high 63 °F, low 39 °F 63°39° MarApril: average high 72 °F, low 46 °F 72°46° AprMay: average high 80 °F, low 55 °F 80°55° MayJune: average high 86 °F, low 64 °F 86°64° JunJuly: average high 89 °F, low 68 °F 89°68° JulAugust: average high 89 °F, low 67 °F 89°67° AugSeptember: average high 84 °F, low 60 °F 84°60° SepOctober: average high 74 °F, low 48 °F 74°48° OctNovember: average high 63 °F, low 37 °F 63°37° NovDecember: average high 54 °F, low 32 °F 54°32° Dec

Precipitation by month inches · ❄ = snowfall

0″2″4″6″January: 6.07 in precipitation, 0.1 in snowfall 6.1 JanFebruary: 5.72 in precipitation, 0.6 in snowfall 5.7❄1 FebMarch: 5.69 in precipitation, 0.5 in snowfall 5.7❄1 MarApril: 5.04 in precipitation 5.0 AprMay: 4.55 in precipitation 4.5 MayJune: 4.62 in precipitation 4.6 JunJuly: 5.17 in precipitation 5.2 JulAugust: 4.05 in precipitation 4.0 AugSeptember: 4.26 in precipitation 4.3 SepOctober: 3.56 in precipitation 3.6 OctNovember: 4.76 in precipitation 4.8 NovDecember: 6.20 in precipitation, 0.1 in snowfall 6.2 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Scottsboro, AL (12 mi away); precipitation: Scottsboro, AL (12 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

All 8 nearest ZIP codes share zone 8a.

359758a
Groveoak, AL · 5 mi
357698a
Scottsboro, AL · 6 mi
357718a
Section, AL · 7 mi
357478a
Grant, AL · 10 mi
359718a
Fyffe, AL · 10 mi
359518a
Albertville, AL · 11 mi
359748a
Geraldine, AL · 12 mi
357768a
Woodville, AL · 13 mi

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Questions about 35755

What planting zone is ZIP code 35755?

ZIP code 35755 (Langston, 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 Langston, AL?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 35755 is April 4; after April 20 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Scottsboro station.

When is the first frost in Langston, AL?

The median first fall frost near 35755 is October 30, giving a median frost-free growing season of 209 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 35755?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Feb 7 – Feb 21 and set transplants outside around Apr 11 – Apr 25, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 35755 get?

About 59.7 inches of precipitation a year and 1 inches of snowfall (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Scottsboro station).

How hot do summers get in Langston, AL?

The average high peaks at 89 °F in July, with about 57 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 35755 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Fullerton at the center of ZIP 35755: gravelly silt loam, well drained, pH about 5.0 (strongly acidic).

Did spring come early in Langston, AL in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 35755 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 Langston, AL?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 35755 is 14 h 28 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.

Did the zone for 35755 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 35755 in zone 7b; the 2023 map puts it in zone 8a. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.