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

Planting zone for 36057 — Mount Meigs, AL

ZIP code 36057 (Mount Meigs, Montgomery County) is in USDA zone 8b: the coldest winter night averages 15 to 20 °F. The median last spring frost is March 4 and the first fall frost November 18.

Where ZIP 36057 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 4

First frostNov 18

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 Mount Meigs, AL

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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

Last spring frostMarch 4median — 50% chance of a later frost

Safe for tender plantsMarch 23only 10% chance of frost after

First fall frostNovember 18median — 10% chance by Nov 1

Growing season262 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around February 17 and returns around December 4.

From the NOAA station Montgomery 6sw, AL — 11 miles away, elevation 226 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 36057

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

PeasSow outdoors · Jan 21 – Feb 4

SpinachSow outdoors · Jan 21 – Feb 11

Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Dec 24 – Jan 7

Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Feb 11 – Feb 25

Onion setsPlant outdoors · Feb 4 – Feb 18

PotatoesPlant outdoors · Feb 11 – Feb 25

LettuceSow outdoors · Feb 4 – Feb 18

Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Feb 11 – Feb 25

TomatoesStart indoors · Jan 7 – Jan 21

TomatoesTransplant · Mar 11 – Mar 25

Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Dec 24 – Jan 7

Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Mar 18 – Apr 1

BeansSow outdoors · Mar 11 – Mar 25

Sweet cornSow outdoors · Mar 11 – Mar 25

Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Mar 11 – Mar 25

Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Sep 23 – Oct 7

GarlicPlant cloves · Nov 4 – Dec 9

Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Mar 4) and first fall frost (Nov 18) 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 36057 came on Feb 6 — 3 days later than the 1991–2020 average (Feb 3).

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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 8b in Alabama

569 plants native to the lower 48 states, recorded in Alabama, and rated by the USDA to survive 15 °F or colder — the bottom of zone 8b. 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 Mount Meigs, AL.

Soil in Mount Meigs, AL

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 36057 is Augusta — silt loam, somewhat poorly drained.

TextureSilt loama good balance for most vegetables

pH5.3strongly acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0

DrainageSomewhat poorly drainedconsider raised beds

Organic matter1.25%low — add compost

Hydrologic groupB/Dmoderate when drained; wet otherwise

Farmland classprime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Augusta silt loam and fine sandy loam.

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 36057; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Mount Meigs, AL

Summer high94 °Faverage high, July

Winter low40 °Faverage low, January

Hot days92days a year at 90 °F or more

Freezing nights40nights a year at 32 °F or less

Growing degree days6,886base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat

Longest day14 h 17 mindaylight on June 21

Shortest day10 h 01 mindaylight on December 21

Onions to growShort-daysummer days stay under about 14 h 20 min, so long-day varieties won’t bulb

Precipitation50.1 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: Montgomery 6sw, AL (11 mi away); precipitation: Tallapoosa Wtr Plt, AL (8 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

All 8 nearest ZIP codes share zone 8b.

361178b

Montgomery, AL · 4 mi

Montgomery, AL · 9 mi

360758b

Shorter, AL · 9 mi

361158b

Montgomery, AL · 10 mi

361068b

Montgomery, AL · 10 mi

Alabama planting zones →

Questions about 36057

What planting zone is ZIP code 36057?

ZIP code 36057 (Mount Meigs, 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 Mount Meigs, AL?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 36057 is March 4; after March 23 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Montgomery 6sw station.

When is the first frost in Mount Meigs, AL?

The median first fall frost near 36057 is November 18, giving a median frost-free growing season of 262 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 36057?

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

How much rain and snow does 36057 get?

About 50.1 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Tallapoosa Wtr Plt station).

How hot do summers get in Mount Meigs, AL?

The average high peaks at 94 °F in July, with about 92 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 36057 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Augusta at the center of ZIP 36057: silt loam, somewhat poorly drained, pH about 5.3 (strongly acidic).

Did spring come early in Mount Meigs, AL in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 36057 came on Feb 6 in 2026, 3 days later than the 1991–2020 average (Feb 3), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Mount Meigs, AL?

Short-day onions: the longest day near 36057 is 14 h 17 min, so summer days stay under about 14 h 20 min, so long-day varieties won’t bulb.

Did the zone for 36057 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 36057 in zone 8a; the 2023 map puts it in zone 8b. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.