Data: 2023 USDA zones (PRISM/OSU) · NOAA 1991–2020 normals · updated Oct 29, 2026

Planting zone for 35761 — New Market, AL

ZIP code 35761 (New Market, Madison County) is in USDA zone 7b: the coldest winter night averages 5 to 10 °F. The median last spring frost is April 7 and the first fall frost October 28.

Where ZIP 35761 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.

Zone7b5 to 10 °F

Coldest night−15 to −12.2 °C

Last frostApr 7

First frostOct 28

2012 zone7b

Same zone as on the 2012 map. The zone is the one at the center of the ZIP code; hilly ZIPs can span two zones. What zone 7b means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in New Market, AL

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free

Last spring frostApril 7median — 50% chance of a later frost

Safe for tender plantsApril 22only 10% chance of frost after

First fall frostOctober 28median — 10% chance by Oct 13

Growing season201 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around March 27 and returns around November 6.

From the NOAA station Fayetteville Wtp, TN — 17 miles away, elevation 742 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 35761

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

PeasSow outdoors · Feb 24 – Mar 10

SpinachSow outdoors · Feb 24 – Mar 17

Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Jan 27 – Feb 10

Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Mar 17 – Mar 31

Onion setsPlant outdoors · Mar 10 – Mar 24

PotatoesPlant outdoors · Mar 17 – Mar 31

LettuceSow outdoors · Mar 10 – Mar 24

Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Mar 17 – Mar 31

TomatoesStart indoors · Feb 10 – Feb 24

TomatoesTransplant · Apr 14 – Apr 28

Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Jan 27 – Feb 10

Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Apr 21 – May 5

BeansSow outdoors · Apr 14 – Apr 28

Sweet cornSow outdoors · Apr 14 – Apr 28

Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Apr 14 – Apr 28

Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Sep 2 – Sep 16

GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 14 – Nov 18

Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Apr 7) and first fall frost (Oct 28) 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 35761 came on Feb 17 — about the same time as the 1991–2020 average (Feb 19).

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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).

Native plants for zone 7b in Alabama

526 plants native to the lower 48 states, recorded in Alabama, and rated by the USDA to survive 5 °F or colder — the bottom of zone 7b. Each links to its USDA PLANTS profile.

Source: USDA, NRCS. 2026. The PLANTS Database (plants.usda.gov), National Plant Data Team — state distribution, native status and the “Temperature, Minimum” characteristic. Check light, moisture and soil needs before buying; local nurseries and your state native plant society can confirm what thrives in New Market, AL.

Soil in New Market, AL

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 35761 is Decatur — silty clay loam, well drained.

TextureSilty clay loamholds water and nutrients; slow to drain and warm up

pH6.5neutral; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0

DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class

Organic matter1%low — add compost

Hydrologic groupBwater soaks in moderately

Farmland classprime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Decatur silty clay loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes, eroded.

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 35761; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in New Market, AL

Summer high89 °Faverage high, July

Winter low31 °Faverage low, January

Hot days51days a year at 90 °F or more

Freezing nights72nights a year at 32 °F or less

Growing degree days4,735base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat

Longest day14 h 30 mindaylight on June 21

Shortest day9 h 48 mindaylight on December 21

Onions to growIntermediateday-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully

Precipitation58 inper year, rain and melted snow

Average high and low, by month

Precipitation by month inches

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Fayetteville Wtp, TN (17 mi away); precipitation: Hazel Green 1.2 Nw, AL (10 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

3 of the 8 nearest ZIP codes are in a different zone — elevation and distance from water change winter lows quickly.

357667b

Princeton, AL · 7 mi

357598a

Meridianville, AL · 9 mi

373287b

Elora, TN · 9 mi

358118a

Huntsville, AL · 10 mi

357517b

Hollytree, AL · 10 mi

357678a

Ryland, AL · 11 mi

373357b

Flintville, TN · 11 mi

357507b

Hazel Green, AL · 11 mi

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Questions about 35761

What planting zone is ZIP code 35761?

ZIP code 35761 (New Market, AL) is in USDA hardiness zone 7b on the 2023 map: the coldest night of an average winter reaches 5 to 10 °F (−15 to −12.2 °C).

When is the last frost in New Market, AL?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 35761 is April 7; after April 22 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Fayetteville Wtp station.

When is the first frost in New Market, AL?

The median first fall frost near 35761 is October 28, giving a median frost-free growing season of 201 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 35761?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Feb 10 – Feb 24 and set transplants outside around Apr 14 – Apr 28, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 35761 get?

About 58 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Hazel Green 1.2 Nw station).

How hot do summers get in New Market, AL?

The average high peaks at 89 °F in July, with about 51 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 35761 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Decatur at the center of ZIP 35761: silty clay loam, well drained, pH about 6.5 (neutral).

Did spring come early in New Market, AL in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 35761 came on Feb 17 in 2026, about the same as the 1991–2020 average (Feb 19), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in New Market, AL?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 35761 is 14 h 30 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.