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

Planting zone for 36035 — Goshen, AL

ZIP code 36035 (Goshen, Pike 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 16.

Where ZIP 36035 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 16
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 Goshen, 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 3only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostNovember 16median — 10% chance by Nov 1
Growing season242 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around March 5 and returns around November 29.

From the NOAA station Troy 2 W, AL — 7 miles away, elevation 472 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 36035

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 21 – Oct 5
GarlicPlant cloves · Nov 2 – Dec 7
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Mar 17) and first fall frost (Nov 16) 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 36035 came on Feb 6 — 4 days later than the 1991–2020 average (Feb 2).

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 Goshen, AL

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 36035 is Fuquay — loamy sand, well drained.

TextureLoamy sanddrains and warms fast; dries out and needs more feeding
pH5.5moderately acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class
Organic matter1%low — add compost
Hydrologic groupBwater soaks in moderately
Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Fuquay loamy sand, 0 to 5 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 36035; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Goshen, AL

Summer high90 °Faverage high, July
Winter low37 °Faverage low, January
Hot days61days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights40nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days5,771base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day14 h 14 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day10 h 04 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growShort-daysummer days stay under about 14 h 20 min, so long-day varieties won’t bulb
Precipitation54.6 inper year, rain and melted snow

Average high and low, by month

30°40°50°60°70°80°90°100°32 °FJanuary: average high 59 °F, low 37 °F 59°37° JanFebruary: average high 63 °F, low 40 °F 63°40° FebMarch: average high 70 °F, low 45 °F 70°45° MarApril: average high 76 °F, low 52 °F 76°52° AprMay: average high 83 °F, low 59 °F 83°59° MayJune: average high 88 °F, low 67 °F 88°67° JunJuly: average high 90 °F, low 69 °F 90°69° JulAugust: average high 89 °F, low 69 °F 89°69° AugSeptember: average high 86 °F, low 65 °F 86°65° SepOctober: average high 77 °F, low 54 °F 77°54° OctNovember: average high 68 °F, low 44 °F 68°44° NovDecember: average high 61 °F, low 39 °F 61°39° Dec

Precipitation by month inches

0″1″2″3″4″5″6″January: 4.93 in precipitation 4.9 JanFebruary: 4.51 in precipitation 4.5 FebMarch: 5.23 in precipitation 5.2 MarApril: 4.65 in precipitation 4.7 AprMay: 3.78 in precipitation 3.8 MayJune: 5.00 in precipitation 5.0 JunJuly: 5.46 in precipitation 5.5 JulAugust: 4.66 in precipitation 4.7 AugSeptember: 3.71 in precipitation 3.7 SepOctober: 3.27 in precipitation 3.3 OctNovember: 4.27 in precipitation 4.3 NovDecember: 5.12 in precipitation 5.1 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Troy 2 W, AL (7 mi away); precipitation: Troy 2 W, AL (7 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

All 8 nearest ZIP codes share zone 8b.

360628b
Petrey, AL · 6 mi
360798b
Troy, AL · 8 mi
360498b
Luverne, AL · 9 mi
360828b
Troy, AL · 10 mi
360348b
Glenwood, AL · 12 mi
360368b
Grady, AL · 13 mi
360418b
Highland Home, AL · 15 mi
360818b
Troy, AL · 16 mi

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Questions about 36035

What planting zone is ZIP code 36035?

ZIP code 36035 (Goshen, 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 Goshen, AL?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 36035 is March 17; after April 3 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Troy 2 W station.

When is the first frost in Goshen, AL?

The median first fall frost near 36035 is November 16, giving a median frost-free growing season of 242 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 36035?

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 36035 get?

About 54.6 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Troy 2 W station).

How hot do summers get in Goshen, AL?

The average high peaks at 90 °F in July, with about 61 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 36035 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Fuquay at the center of ZIP 36035: loamy sand, well drained, pH about 5.5 (moderately acidic).

Did spring come early in Goshen, AL in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 36035 came on Feb 6 in 2026, 4 days later than the 1991–2020 average (Feb 2), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Goshen, AL?

Short-day onions: the longest day near 36035 is 14 h 14 min, so summer days stay under about 14 h 20 min, so long-day varieties won’t bulb.

Did the zone for 36035 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 36035 in zone 8a; the 2023 map puts it in zone 8b. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.