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

Planting zone for 36268 — Munford, AL

ZIP code 36268 (Munford, Talladega County) is in USDA zone 8a: the coldest winter night averages 10 to 15 °F. The median last spring frost is March 23 and the first fall frost November 9.

Where ZIP 36268 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.

Zone8a10 to 15 °F
Coldest night−12.2 to −9.4 °C
Last frostMar 23
First frostNov 9
2012 zone7b

Was 7b 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 8a means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Munford, AL

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostMarch 23median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsApril 9only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostNovember 9median — 10% chance by Oct 27
Growing season231 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around March 8 and returns around November 21.

From the NOAA station Anniston Metro Airport, AL — 7 miles away, elevation 594 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 36268

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Feb 9 – Feb 23
SpinachSow outdoors · Feb 9 – Mar 2
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Jan 12 – Jan 26
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Mar 2 – Mar 16
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Feb 23 – Mar 9
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Mar 2 – Mar 16
LettuceSow outdoors · Feb 23 – Mar 9
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Mar 2 – Mar 16
TomatoesStart indoors · Jan 26 – Feb 9
TomatoesTransplant · Mar 30 – Apr 13
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Jan 12 – Jan 26
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Apr 6 – Apr 20
BeansSow outdoors · Mar 30 – Apr 13
Sweet cornSow outdoors · Mar 30 – Apr 13
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Mar 30 – Apr 13
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Sep 14 – Sep 28
GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 26 – Nov 30
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Mar 23) and first fall frost (Nov 9) 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 36268 came on Feb 16 — 5 days later than the 1991–2020 average (Feb 11).

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 Munford, AL

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 36268 is Tallapoosa — gravelly silt loam, well drained.

TextureGravelly silt loama good balance for most vegetables
pH4.8strongly acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class
Organic matter0.25%low — add compost
Hydrologic groupDwater soaks in very slowly
Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Tallapoosa-Tatum association, hilly.

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 36268; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Munford, AL

Summer high90 °Faverage high, July
Winter low34 °Faverage low, January
Hot days60days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights52nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days5,472base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day14 h 23 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day9 h 56 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growIntermediateday-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully
Precipitation52.1 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 55 °F, low 34 °F 55°34° JanFebruary: average high 59 °F, low 37 °F 59°37° FebMarch: average high 67 °F, low 44 °F 67°44° MarApril: average high 75 °F, low 51 °F 75°51° AprMay: average high 82 °F, low 60 °F 82°60° MayJune: average high 88 °F, low 67 °F 88°67° JunJuly: average high 90 °F, low 71 °F 90°71° JulAugust: average high 90 °F, low 70 °F 90°70° AugSeptember: average high 85 °F, low 64 °F 85°64° SepOctober: average high 76 °F, low 52 °F 76°52° OctNovember: average high 65 °F, low 41 °F 65°41° NovDecember: average high 57 °F, low 37 °F 57°37° Dec

Precipitation by month inches

0″1″2″3″4″5″6″January: 4.84 in precipitation 4.8 JanFebruary: 5.08 in precipitation 5.1 FebMarch: 5.37 in precipitation 5.4 MarApril: 4.43 in precipitation 4.4 AprMay: 4.35 in precipitation 4.3 MayJune: 4.37 in precipitation 4.4 JunJuly: 4.68 in precipitation 4.7 JulAugust: 3.51 in precipitation 3.5 AugSeptember: 3.11 in precipitation 3.1 SepOctober: 3.25 in precipitation 3.3 OctNovember: 4.53 in precipitation 4.5 NovDecember: 4.60 in precipitation 4.6 Dec

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

Nearby ZIP codes

All 8 nearest ZIP codes share zone 8a.

362608a
Eastaboga, AL · 8 mi
362038a
Oxford, AL · 8 mi
362018a
Anniston, AL · 11 mi
351618a
Talladega, AL · 11 mi
362588a
Delta, AL · 12 mi
350968a
Lincoln, AL · 13 mi
351608a
Talladega, AL · 14 mi
362668a
Lineville, AL · 14 mi

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Questions about 36268

What planting zone is ZIP code 36268?

ZIP code 36268 (Munford, AL) is in USDA hardiness zone 8a on the 2023 map: the coldest night of an average winter reaches 10 to 15 °F (−12.2 to −9.4 °C).

When is the last frost in Munford, AL?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 36268 is March 23; after April 9 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Anniston Metro Airport station.

When is the first frost in Munford, AL?

The median first fall frost near 36268 is November 9, giving a median frost-free growing season of 231 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 36268?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Jan 26 – Feb 9 and set transplants outside around Mar 30 – Apr 13, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 36268 get?

About 52.1 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Anniston Metro Airport station).

How hot do summers get in Munford, AL?

The average high peaks at 90 °F in July, with about 60 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 36268 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Tallapoosa at the center of ZIP 36268: gravelly silt loam, well drained, pH about 4.8 (strongly acidic).

Did spring come early in Munford, AL in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 36268 came on Feb 16 in 2026, 5 days later than the 1991–2020 average (Feb 11), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Munford, AL?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 36268 is 14 h 23 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.

Did the zone for 36268 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 36268 in zone 7b; the 2023 map puts it in zone 8a. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.