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

Planting zone for 36786 — Uniontown, AL

ZIP code 36786 (Uniontown, Perry County) is in USDA zone 8b: the coldest winter night averages 15 to 20 °F. The median last spring frost is March 21 and the first fall frost November 5.

Where ZIP 36786 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 21
First frostNov 5
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 Uniontown, AL

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostMarch 21median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsApril 12only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostNovember 5median — 10% chance by Oct 24
Growing season229 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around March 3 and returns around November 15.

From the NOAA station Selma 13 Wnw, AL — 14 miles away, elevation 194 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 36786

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Feb 7 – Feb 21
SpinachSow outdoors · Feb 7 – Feb 28
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Jan 10 – Jan 24
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Feb 28 – Mar 14
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Feb 21 – Mar 7
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Feb 28 – Mar 14
LettuceSow outdoors · Feb 21 – Mar 7
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Feb 28 – Mar 14
TomatoesStart indoors · Jan 24 – Feb 7
TomatoesTransplant · Mar 28 – Apr 11
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Jan 10 – Jan 24
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Apr 4 – Apr 18
BeansSow outdoors · Mar 28 – Apr 11
Sweet cornSow outdoors · Mar 28 – Apr 11
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Mar 28 – Apr 11
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Sep 10 – Sep 24
GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 22 – Nov 26
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Mar 21) and first fall frost (Nov 5) 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 36786 came on Feb 10 — 5 days later than the 1991–2020 average (Feb 5).

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 Uniontown, AL

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 36786 is Kipling — clay loam, somewhat poorly drained.

TextureClay loamholds water and nutrients; slow to drain and warm up
pH5.1strongly acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageSomewhat poorly drainedconsider raised beds
Organic matter1.5%low — add compost
Hydrologic groupC/Dslow when drained; wet otherwise
Farmland classprime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Kipling clay loam, 1 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 36786; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Uniontown, AL

Summer high91 °Faverage high, July
Winter low34 °Faverage low, January
Hot days71days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights55nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days5,593base 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
Precipitation55.4 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 57 °F, low 34 °F 57°34° JanFebruary: average high 62 °F, low 38 °F 62°38° FebMarch: average high 68 °F, low 44 °F 68°44° MarApril: average high 76 °F, low 50 °F 76°50° AprMay: average high 83 °F, low 58 °F 83°58° MayJune: average high 88 °F, low 67 °F 88°67° JunJuly: average high 91 °F, low 70 °F 91°70° JulAugust: average high 91 °F, low 69 °F 91°69° AugSeptember: average high 87 °F, low 63 °F 87°63° SepOctober: average high 78 °F, low 51 °F 78°51° OctNovember: average high 67 °F, low 40 °F 67°40° NovDecember: average high 59 °F, low 36 °F 59°36° Dec

Precipitation by month inches

0″1″2″3″4″5″6″January: 5.41 in precipitation 5.4 JanFebruary: 5.76 in precipitation 5.8 FebMarch: 5.42 in precipitation 5.4 MarApril: 4.83 in precipitation 4.8 AprMay: 3.69 in precipitation 3.7 MayJune: 4.64 in precipitation 4.6 JunJuly: 4.38 in precipitation 4.4 JulAugust: 4.55 in precipitation 4.5 AugSeptember: 3.87 in precipitation 3.9 SepOctober: 3.21 in precipitation 3.2 OctNovember: 4.21 in precipitation 4.2 NovDecember: 5.38 in precipitation 5.4 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Selma 13 Wnw, AL (14 mi away); precipitation: Selma 13 Wnw, AL (14 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

All 8 nearest ZIP codes share zone 8b.

367388b
Faunsdale, AL · 8 mi
367658b
Newbern, AL · 11 mi
367738b
Safford, AL · 11 mi
367598b
Marion Junction, AL · 11 mi
367838b
Thomaston, AL · 17 mi
367288b
Catherine, AL · 18 mi
367448b
Greensboro, AL · 19 mi
367208b
Alberta, AL · 20 mi

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Questions about 36786

What planting zone is ZIP code 36786?

ZIP code 36786 (Uniontown, 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 Uniontown, AL?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 36786 is March 21; after April 12 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Selma 13 Wnw station.

When is the first frost in Uniontown, AL?

The median first fall frost near 36786 is November 5, giving a median frost-free growing season of 229 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 36786?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Jan 24 – Feb 7 and set transplants outside around Mar 28 – Apr 11, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 36786 get?

About 55.4 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Selma 13 Wnw station).

How hot do summers get in Uniontown, AL?

The average high peaks at 91 °F in July, with about 71 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 36786 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Kipling at the center of ZIP 36786: clay loam, somewhat poorly drained, pH about 5.1 (strongly acidic).

Did spring come early in Uniontown, AL in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 36786 came on Feb 10 in 2026, 5 days later than the 1991–2020 average (Feb 5), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Uniontown, AL?

Short-day onions: the longest day near 36786 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 36786 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 36786 in zone 8a; the 2023 map puts it in zone 8b. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.