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

Planting zone for 36022 — Deatsville, AL

ZIP code 36022 (Deatsville, Elmore County) is in USDA zone 8b: the coldest winter night averages 15 to 20 °F. The median last spring frost is March 24 and the first fall frost November 10.

Where ZIP 36022 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 24
First frostNov 10
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 Deatsville, AL

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostMarch 24median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsApril 11only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostNovember 10median — 10% chance by Oct 28
Growing season233 daysfrost-free, median

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

From the NOAA station Clanton, AL — 17 miles away, elevation 591 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 36022

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Feb 10 – Feb 24
SpinachSow outdoors · Feb 10 – Mar 3
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Jan 13 – Jan 27
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Mar 3 – Mar 17
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Feb 24 – Mar 10
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Mar 3 – Mar 17
LettuceSow outdoors · Feb 24 – Mar 10
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Mar 3 – Mar 17
TomatoesStart indoors · Jan 27 – Feb 10
TomatoesTransplant · Mar 31 – Apr 14
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Jan 13 – Jan 27
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Apr 7 – Apr 21
BeansSow outdoors · Mar 31 – Apr 14
Sweet cornSow outdoors · Mar 31 – Apr 14
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Mar 31 – Apr 14
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Sep 15 – Sep 29
GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 27 – Dec 1
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Mar 24) and first fall frost (Nov 10) 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 36022 came on Feb 11 — 6 days later than the 1991–2020 average (Feb 5).

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 Deatsville, AL

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 36022 is Smithdale — gravelly sandy loam, well drained.

TextureGravelly sandy loamdrains and warms fast; dries out and needs more feeding
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: Smithdale-Saffell-Luverne complex, gravelly, 8 to 40 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 36022; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Deatsville, AL

Summer high91 °Faverage high, July
Winter low33 °Faverage low, January
Hot days57days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights56nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days5,493base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day14 h 18 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day10 h 00 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growShort-daysummer days stay under about 14 h 20 min, so long-day varieties won’t bulb
Precipitation59.3 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 33 °F 56°33° JanFebruary: average high 60 °F, low 37 °F 60°37° FebMarch: average high 69 °F, low 43 °F 69°43° MarApril: average high 76 °F, low 50 °F 76°50° AprMay: average high 83 °F, low 59 °F 83°59° MayJune: average high 88 °F, low 66 °F 88°66° JunJuly: average high 91 °F, low 70 °F 91°70° JulAugust: average high 90 °F, low 69 °F 90°69° AugSeptember: average high 86 °F, low 63 °F 86°63° SepOctober: average high 76 °F, low 52 °F 76°52° OctNovember: average high 65 °F, low 41 °F 65°41° NovDecember: average high 58 °F, low 36 °F 58°36° Dec

Precipitation by month inches

0″2″4″6″January: 5.33 in precipitation 5.3 JanFebruary: 5.90 in precipitation 5.9 FebMarch: 5.54 in precipitation 5.5 MarApril: 4.52 in precipitation 4.5 AprMay: 4.31 in precipitation 4.3 MayJune: 6.09 in precipitation 6.1 JunJuly: 4.67 in precipitation 4.7 JulAugust: 4.92 in precipitation 4.9 AugSeptember: 4.07 in precipitation 4.1 SepOctober: 3.37 in precipitation 3.4 OctNovember: 4.84 in precipitation 4.8 NovDecember: 5.78 in precipitation 5.8 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Clanton, AL (17 mi away); precipitation: Millbrook 4.0 Nnw, AL (5 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

All 8 nearest ZIP codes share zone 8b.

360518b
Marbury, AL · 6 mi
360258b
Elmore, AL · 7 mi
360808b
Titus, AL · 9 mi
360668b
Prattville, AL · 10 mi
360208b
Coosada, AL · 10 mi
360918b
Verbena, AL · 11 mi
360548b
Millbrook, AL · 11 mi
360688b
Prattville, AL · 11 mi

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Questions about 36022

What planting zone is ZIP code 36022?

ZIP code 36022 (Deatsville, 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 Deatsville, AL?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 36022 is March 24; after April 11 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Clanton station.

When is the first frost in Deatsville, AL?

The median first fall frost near 36022 is November 10, giving a median frost-free growing season of 233 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 36022?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Jan 27 – Feb 10 and set transplants outside around Mar 31 – Apr 14, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 36022 get?

About 59.3 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Millbrook 4.0 Nnw station).

How hot do summers get in Deatsville, AL?

The average high peaks at 91 °F in July, with about 57 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 36022 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Smithdale at the center of ZIP 36022: gravelly sandy loam, well drained, pH about 5.0 (strongly acidic).

Did spring come early in Deatsville, AL in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 36022 came on Feb 11 in 2026, 6 days later than the 1991–2020 average (Feb 5), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Deatsville, AL?

Short-day onions: the longest day near 36022 is 14 h 18 min, so summer days stay under about 14 h 20 min, so long-day varieties won’t bulb.

Did the zone for 36022 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 36022 in zone 8a; the 2023 map puts it in zone 8b. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.