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

Planting zone for 36310 — Abbeville, AL

ZIP code 36310 (Abbeville, Henry County) is in USDA zone 8b: the coldest winter night averages 15 to 20 °F. The median last spring frost is March 13 and the first fall frost November 21.

Where ZIP 36310 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 13
First frostNov 21
2012 zone8b

Same zone as on the 2012 map. 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 Abbeville, AL

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostMarch 13median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsMarch 28only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostNovember 21median — 10% chance by Nov 4
Growing season256 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around February 28 and returns around December 8.

From the NOAA station Ft Gaines 2, GA — 9 miles away, elevation 210 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 36310

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Jan 30 – Feb 13
SpinachSow outdoors · Jan 30 – Feb 20
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Jan 2 – Jan 16
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Feb 20 – Mar 6
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Feb 13 – Feb 27
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Feb 20 – Mar 6
LettuceSow outdoors · Feb 13 – Feb 27
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Feb 20 – Mar 6
TomatoesStart indoors · Jan 16 – Jan 30
TomatoesTransplant · Mar 20 – Apr 3
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Jan 2 – Jan 16
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Mar 27 – Apr 10
BeansSow outdoors · Mar 20 – Apr 3
Sweet cornSow outdoors · Mar 20 – Apr 3
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Mar 20 – Apr 3
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Sep 26 – Oct 10
GarlicPlant cloves · Nov 7 – Dec 12
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Mar 13) and first fall frost (Nov 21) 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 36310 came on Feb 6 — 6 days later than the 1991–2020 average (Jan 31).

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 Abbeville, AL

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 36310 is Lucy — loamy sand, well drained.

TextureLoamy sanddrains and warms fast; dries out and needs more feeding
pH5.3strongly acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class
Organic matter0.75%low — add compost
Hydrologic groupBwater soaks in moderately
Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Lucy 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 36310; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Abbeville, AL

Summer high91 °Faverage high, July
Winter low38 °Faverage low, January
Hot days65days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights32nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days6,094base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day14 h 13 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day10 h 05 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growShort-daysummer days stay under about 14 h 20 min, so long-day varieties won’t bulb
Precipitation57.7 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 38 °F 59°38° JanFebruary: average high 62 °F, low 40 °F 62°40° FebMarch: average high 70 °F, low 46 °F 70°46° MarApril: average high 76 °F, low 52 °F 76°52° AprMay: average high 84 °F, low 62 °F 84°62° MayJune: average high 89 °F, low 69 °F 89°69° JunJuly: average high 91 °F, low 72 °F 91°72° JulAugust: average high 90 °F, low 72 °F 90°72° AugSeptember: average high 87 °F, low 67 °F 87°67° SepOctober: average high 78 °F, low 56 °F 78°56° OctNovember: average high 69 °F, low 46 °F 69°46° NovDecember: average high 62 °F, low 41 °F 62°41° Dec

Precipitation by month inches

0″1″2″3″4″5″6″January: 5.25 in precipitation 5.3 JanFebruary: 4.87 in precipitation 4.9 FebMarch: 5.05 in precipitation 5.0 MarApril: 4.92 in precipitation 4.9 AprMay: 3.68 in precipitation 3.7 MayJune: 5.08 in precipitation 5.1 JunJuly: 5.94 in precipitation 5.9 JulAugust: 5.22 in precipitation 5.2 AugSeptember: 4.15 in precipitation 4.2 SepOctober: 3.21 in precipitation 3.2 OctNovember: 4.63 in precipitation 4.6 NovDecember: 5.67 in precipitation 5.7 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Ft Gaines 2, GA (9 mi away); precipitation: Abbeville, AL (3 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

2 of the 8 nearest ZIP codes are in a different zone — elevation and distance from water change winter lows quickly.

363738b
Shorterville, AL · 9 mi
363178b
Clopton, AL · 11 mi
363538b
Newville, AL · 12 mi
398518b
Fort Gaines, GA · 13 mi
363748b
Skipperville, AL · 17 mi
363459a
Headland, AL · 17 mi
363199a
Columbia, AL · 19 mi
398368b
Coleman, GA · 21 mi

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Questions about 36310

What planting zone is ZIP code 36310?

ZIP code 36310 (Abbeville, 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 Abbeville, AL?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 36310 is March 13; after March 28 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Ft Gaines 2 station.

When is the first frost in Abbeville, AL?

The median first fall frost near 36310 is November 21, giving a median frost-free growing season of 256 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 36310?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Jan 16 – Jan 30 and set transplants outside around Mar 20 – Apr 3, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 36310 get?

About 57.7 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Abbeville station).

How hot do summers get in Abbeville, AL?

The average high peaks at 91 °F in July, with about 65 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 36310 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Lucy at the center of ZIP 36310: loamy sand, well drained, pH about 5.3 (strongly acidic).

Did spring come early in Abbeville, AL in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 36310 came on Feb 6 in 2026, 6 days later than the 1991–2020 average (Jan 31), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Abbeville, AL?

Short-day onions: the longest day near 36310 is 14 h 13 min, so summer days stay under about 14 h 20 min, so long-day varieties won’t bulb.