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

Planting zone for 36853 — Dadeville, AL

ZIP code 36853 (Dadeville, Tallapoosa County) is in USDA zone 8a: the coldest winter night averages 10 to 15 °F. The median last spring frost is April 11 and the first fall frost October 27.

Where ZIP 36853 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 frostApr 11
First frostOct 27
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 Dadeville, AL

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostApril 11median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsApril 26only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostOctober 27median — 10% chance by Oct 16
Growing season201 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around March 31 and returns around November 6.

From the NOAA station Camp Hill 2nw, AL — 7 miles away, elevation 679 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 36853

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Feb 28 – Mar 14
SpinachSow outdoors · Feb 28 – Mar 21
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Jan 31 – Feb 14
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Mar 21 – Apr 4
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Mar 14 – Mar 28
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Mar 21 – Apr 4
LettuceSow outdoors · Mar 14 – Mar 28
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Mar 21 – Apr 4
TomatoesStart indoors · Feb 14 – Feb 28
TomatoesTransplant · Apr 18 – May 2
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Jan 31 – Feb 14
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Apr 25 – May 9
BeansSow outdoors · Apr 18 – May 2
Sweet cornSow outdoors · Apr 18 – May 2
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Apr 18 – May 2
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Sep 1 – Sep 15
GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 13 – Nov 17
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Apr 11) and first fall frost (Oct 27) 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 36853 came on Feb 13 — 5 days later than the 1991–2020 average (Feb 8).

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 Dadeville, AL

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 36853 is Gwinnett — gravelly sandy loam, well drained.

TextureGravelly sandy loamdrains and warms fast; dries out and needs more feeding
pH5.8moderately 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: Gwinnett-Agricola complex, 15 to 25 percent slopes, moderately eroded.

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 36853; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Dadeville, AL

Summer high91 °Faverage high, July
Winter low29 °Faverage low, January
Hot days63days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights86nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days4,916base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day14 h 19 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day9 h 59 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growIntermediateday-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully
Precipitation52.9 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 29 °F 57°29° JanFebruary: average high 61 °F, low 32 °F 61°32° FebMarch: average high 68 °F, low 38 °F 68°38° MarApril: average high 76 °F, low 45 °F 76°45° AprMay: average high 83 °F, low 55 °F 83°55° MayJune: average high 89 °F, low 62 °F 89°62° JunJuly: average high 91 °F, low 67 °F 91°67° JulAugust: average high 91 °F, low 63 °F 91°63° AugSeptember: average high 87 °F, low 60 °F 87°60° SepOctober: average high 77 °F, low 47 °F 77°47° OctNovember: average high 67 °F, low 37 °F 67°37° NovDecember: average high 58 °F, low 32 °F 58°32° Dec

Precipitation by month inches

0″1″2″3″4″5″6″January: 5.07 in precipitation 5.1 JanFebruary: 5.16 in precipitation 5.2 FebMarch: 5.17 in precipitation 5.2 MarApril: 4.38 in precipitation 4.4 AprMay: 4.31 in precipitation 4.3 MayJune: 4.75 in precipitation 4.8 JunJuly: 4.57 in precipitation 4.6 JulAugust: 4.25 in precipitation 4.3 AugSeptember: 3.12 in precipitation 3.1 SepOctober: 3.31 in precipitation 3.3 OctNovember: 3.69 in precipitation 3.7 NovDecember: 5.11 in precipitation 5.1 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Camp Hill 2nw, AL (7 mi away); precipitation: Dadeville 2, AL (4 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.

360238b
East Tallassee, AL · 2 mi
368508a
Camp Hill, AL · 7 mi
368618a
Jacksons Gap, AL · 8 mi
350108a
Alexander City, AL · 13 mi
368798a
Waverly, AL · 14 mi
360458a
Kent, AL · 17 mi
368668b
Notasulga, AL · 17 mi
350118a
Alexander City, AL · 17 mi

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Questions about 36853

What planting zone is ZIP code 36853?

ZIP code 36853 (Dadeville, 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 Dadeville, AL?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 36853 is April 11; after April 26 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Camp Hill 2nw station.

When is the first frost in Dadeville, AL?

The median first fall frost near 36853 is October 27, giving a median frost-free growing season of 201 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 36853?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Feb 14 – Feb 28 and set transplants outside around Apr 18 – May 2, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 36853 get?

About 52.9 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Dadeville 2 station).

How hot do summers get in Dadeville, AL?

The average high peaks at 91 °F in July, with about 63 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 36853 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Gwinnett at the center of ZIP 36853: gravelly sandy loam, well drained, pH about 5.8 (moderately acidic).

Did spring come early in Dadeville, AL in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 36853 came on Feb 13 in 2026, 5 days later than the 1991–2020 average (Feb 8), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Dadeville, AL?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 36853 is 14 h 19 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.

Did the zone for 36853 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 36853 in zone 7b; the 2023 map puts it in zone 8a. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.