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

Planting zone for 36912 — Lisman, AL

ZIP code 36912 (Lisman, Choctaw County) is in USDA zone 8b: the coldest winter night averages 15 to 20 °F. The median last spring frost is March 20 and the first fall frost November 9.

Where ZIP 36912 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 20
First frostNov 9
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 Lisman, AL

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostMarch 20median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsApril 8only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostNovember 9median — 10% chance by Oct 26
Growing season234 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around March 4 and returns around November 21.

From the NOAA station Livingston, AL — 24 miles away, elevation 128 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 36912

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Feb 6 – Feb 20
SpinachSow outdoors · Feb 6 – Feb 27
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Jan 9 – Jan 23
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Feb 27 – Mar 13
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Feb 20 – Mar 6
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Feb 27 – Mar 13
LettuceSow outdoors · Feb 20 – Mar 6
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Feb 27 – Mar 13
TomatoesStart indoors · Jan 23 – Feb 6
TomatoesTransplant · Mar 27 – Apr 10
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Jan 9 – Jan 23
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Apr 3 – Apr 17
BeansSow outdoors · Mar 27 – Apr 10
Sweet cornSow outdoors · Mar 27 – Apr 10
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Mar 27 – Apr 10
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 20) 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 36912 came on Feb 1 — about the same time as 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 Lisman, AL

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 36912 is Savannah — silt loam, moderately well drained.

TextureSilt loama good balance for most vegetables
pH5.1strongly acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageModerately well drainednatural drainage class
Organic matter1.8%low — add compost
Hydrologic groupDwater soaks in very slowly
Farmland classprime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Savannah silt loam, 0 to 2 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 36912; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Lisman, AL

Summer high92 °Faverage high, July
Winter low34 °Faverage low, January
Hot days75days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights62nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days5,757base 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
Precipitation59.2 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 63 °F, low 36 °F 63°36° FebMarch: average high 70 °F, low 43 °F 70°43° MarApril: average high 77 °F, low 50 °F 77°50° AprMay: average high 84 °F, low 59 °F 84°59° MayJune: average high 89 °F, low 68 °F 89°68° JunJuly: average high 92 °F, low 71 °F 92°71° JulAugust: average high 92 °F, low 70 °F 92°70° AugSeptember: average high 87 °F, low 64 °F 87°64° SepOctober: average high 78 °F, low 52 °F 78°52° OctNovember: average high 67 °F, low 41 °F 67°41° NovDecember: average high 59 °F, low 35 °F 59°35° Dec

Precipitation by month inches

0″2″4″6″January: 6.05 in precipitation, 0.1 in snowfall 6.0 JanFebruary: 5.79 in precipitation 5.8 FebMarch: 6.30 in precipitation, 0.1 in snowfall 6.3 MarApril: 5.56 in precipitation 5.6 AprMay: 4.53 in precipitation 4.5 MayJune: 3.96 in precipitation 4.0 JunJuly: 5.13 in precipitation 5.1 JulAugust: 4.98 in precipitation 5.0 AugSeptember: 3.75 in precipitation 3.8 SepOctober: 3.73 in precipitation 3.7 OctNovember: 4.34 in precipitation 4.3 NovDecember: 5.09 in precipitation, 0.2 in snowfall 5.1 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Livingston, AL (24 mi away); precipitation: Crandall 8 N, MS (17 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

All 8 nearest ZIP codes share zone 8b.

369108b
Jachin, AL · 9 mi
369228b
Ward, AL · 10 mi
369048b
Butler, AL · 10 mi
369078b
Cuba, AL · 14 mi
369258b
York, AL · 15 mi
369168b
Pennington, AL · 15 mi
393648b
Toomsuba, MS · 15 mi
369018b
Bellamy, AL · 15 mi

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Questions about 36912

What planting zone is ZIP code 36912?

ZIP code 36912 (Lisman, 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 Lisman, AL?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 36912 is March 20; after April 8 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Livingston station.

When is the first frost in Lisman, AL?

The median first fall frost near 36912 is November 9, giving a median frost-free growing season of 234 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 36912?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Jan 23 – Feb 6 and set transplants outside around Mar 27 – Apr 10, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 36912 get?

About 59.2 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Crandall 8 N station).

How hot do summers get in Lisman, AL?

The average high peaks at 92 °F in July, with about 75 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 36912 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Savannah at the center of ZIP 36912: silt loam, moderately well drained, pH about 5.1 (strongly acidic).

Did spring come early in Lisman, AL in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 36912 came on Feb 1 in 2026, about the same as the 1991–2020 average (Feb 3), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Lisman, AL?

Short-day onions: the longest day near 36912 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 36912 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 36912 in zone 8a; the 2023 map puts it in zone 8b. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.