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

Planting zone for 36064 — Pike Road, AL

ZIP code 36064 (Pike Road, 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 36064 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 Pike Road, 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 — 8 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 36064

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 36064 came on Feb 11 — 8 days later than the 1991–2020 average (Feb 3).

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 Pike Road, AL

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 36064 is Houston — clay, moderately well drained.

TextureClayholds water and nutrients; slow to drain and warm up
pH7.3neutral; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageModerately well drainednatural drainage class
Organic matter3%moderate
Hydrologic groupDwater soaks in very slowly
Farmland classprime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Houston clay, eroded, nearly level phase.

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 36064; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Pike Road, 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 16 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day10 h 02 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growShort-daysummer days stay under about 14 h 20 min, so long-day varieties won’t bulb
Precipitation51.8 inper year, rain and melted snow

Average high and low, by month

30°40°50°60°70°80°90°100°32 °FJanuary: average high 60 °F, low 40 °F 60°40° JanFebruary: average high 65 °F, low 43 °F 65°43° FebMarch: average high 72 °F, low 50 °F 72°50° MarApril: average high 79 °F, low 56 °F 79°56° AprMay: average high 86 °F, low 64 °F 86°64° MayJune: average high 92 °F, low 71 °F 92°71° JunJuly: average high 94 °F, low 75 °F 94°75° JulAugust: average high 94 °F, low 74 °F 94°74° AugSeptember: average high 89 °F, low 69 °F 89°69° SepOctober: average high 80 °F, low 57 °F 80°57° OctNovember: average high 70 °F, low 46 °F 70°46° NovDecember: average high 62 °F, low 41 °F 62°41° Dec

Precipitation by month inches

0″1″2″3″4″5″6″January: 5.19 in precipitation 5.2 JanFebruary: 5.10 in precipitation 5.1 FebMarch: 4.87 in precipitation 4.9 MarApril: 4.23 in precipitation 4.2 AprMay: 3.92 in precipitation 3.9 MayJune: 4.31 in precipitation 4.3 JunJuly: 4.58 in precipitation 4.6 JulAugust: 3.88 in precipitation 3.9 AugSeptember: 3.60 in precipitation 3.6 SepOctober: 3.07 in precipitation 3.1 OctNovember: 4.25 in precipitation 4.3 NovDecember: 4.77 in precipitation 4.8 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Montgomery 6sw, AL (8 mi away); precipitation: Montgomery 6sw, AL (8 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

All 8 nearest ZIP codes share zone 8b.

360578b
Mount Meigs, AL · 5 mi
361178b
Montgomery, AL · 6 mi
360138b
Cecil, AL · 6 mi
361168b
Montgomery, AL · 8 mi
361028b
Montgomery, AL · 8 mi
361188b
Montgomery, AL · 8 mi
361198b
Montgomery, AL · 8 mi
361208b
Montgomery, AL · 8 mi

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Questions about 36064

What planting zone is ZIP code 36064?

ZIP code 36064 (Pike Road, 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 Pike Road, AL?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 36064 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 Pike Road, AL?

The median first fall frost near 36064 is November 18, giving a median frost-free growing season of 262 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 36064?

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 36064 get?

About 51.8 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Montgomery 6sw station).

How hot do summers get in Pike Road, 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 36064 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Houston at the center of ZIP 36064: clay, moderately well drained, pH about 7.3 (neutral).

Did spring come early in Pike Road, AL in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 36064 came on Feb 11 in 2026, 8 days later than the 1991–2020 average (Feb 3), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Pike Road, AL?

Short-day onions: the longest day near 36064 is 14 h 16 min, so summer days stay under about 14 h 20 min, so long-day varieties won’t bulb.

Did the zone for 36064 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 36064 in zone 8a; the 2023 map puts it in zone 8b. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.