When is the last frost in Dothan, AL?

The average last spring frost (50% probability of 32°F) in Dothan is around March 1, based on NOAA/NCEI 1991–2020 normals at the Dothan Rgnl Ap, AL station (12.7 mi away). Half of years it falls outside that date, so wait 1–2 weeks past it before setting out frost-tender plants.

When is the first fall frost in Dothan?

The average first fall frost in Dothan, AL is around November 24, giving roughly a 270-day frost-free growing season.

What planting zone is Dothan, AL?

Dothan is in USDA plant hardiness zone 9a (average annual extreme minimum temperature 20 to 25°F), from the 2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map.

What is the weather like in Dothan?

In Dothan, AL the warmest month is July (avg high 92.8°F) and the coldest is January (avg low 38.2°F). It averages about 56.7″ of precipitation a year.

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Dothan, AL Planting Calendar & Frost Dates

USDA hardiness zone 9a · ZIP 36301 · elevation 113′ · NOAA & USDA data

Dothan is in USDA hardiness zone 9a (winters can dip to 20 to 25°F), with a growing season of about 270 days between the average last spring frost (March 1) and first fall frost (November 24). The warmest month is July (avg high 92.8°F); the coldest is January (avg low 38.2°F). It averages 56.7″ of precipitation a year. Start cool-season crops several weeks before the last frost; wait until after it for tomatoes, peppers and other tender crops.

Hardiness zone

min temp 20 to 25°F

Last spring frost

March 1

avg (50% prob, 32°F)

First fall frost

November 24

avg (50% prob, 32°F)

Growing season

270 days

frost-free window

Warmest month

July

avg high 92.8°F

Month-by-month typical weather in Dothan

Average conditions from the NOAA/NCEI 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals at Headland, AL (15.9 mi away). Temperatures °F, precipitation & snow in inches.

Month	Avg high	Avg low	Mean	Precip (in)	Snow (in)
January	60.5	38.2	49.4	4.8	0
February	64.8	41.3	53.1	5.2	0.1
March	72.2	47.4	59.8	4.8	0
April	79	53.5	66.2	4.6	0
May	86.6	62.8	74.7	3.7	0
June	91	69.4	80.2	5.2	0
July	92.8	71.6	82.2	6.7	0
August	91.7	70.6	81.2	5.1	0
September	88.5	66.2	77.4	4.6	0
October	79.9	55.9	67.9	3.2	0
November	70.3	46.5	58.4	3.9	0
December	62.7	40.8	51.8	5.1	0

What to plant when in Dothan

Crop	Season	What to do & when
Tomatoes	warm	Start seeds indoors: January 18 · Transplant out: March 8
Peppers	warm	Start seeds indoors: January 4 · Transplant out: March 15
Cucumbers	warm	Direct sow: March 8
Zucchini / squash	warm	Direct sow: March 8
Bush beans	warm	Direct sow: March 8
Sweet corn	warm	Direct sow: March 8
Basil	warm	Transplant out: March 8
Peas	cool	Sow (spring): January 25 · Sow (fall): September 29
Spinach	cool	Sow (spring): January 18 · Sow (fall): September 29
Lettuce	cool	Sow (spring): February 1 · Sow (fall): September 29
Kale	cool	Transplant (spring): February 8 · Sow (fall): September 15
Broccoli	cool	Transplant (spring): February 15
Carrots	cool	Sow (spring): February 8 · Sow (fall): September 15
Onions	cool	Transplant (spring): February 1
Potatoes	cool	Plant seed potatoes: February 15
Radishes	cool	Sow (spring): February 1 · Sow (fall): October 13

Dates are computed from Dothan's average frost dates using standard cool-/warm-season timing. They're a starting point — a cold spring, a warm microclimate, or a fast-maturing variety can shift them by a week or two.

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Soil thermometer →Know when the ground is warm enough to sow — the honest signal, not the calendar.Seed-starting trays + dome →Start tomatoes & peppers indoors on the schedule below.Seedling heat mat →Warms the soil for faster, more even germination indoors.Floating row cover / frost cloth →Buys you 4–8°F to beat an early or late frost.Raised garden bed kit →Warms and drains faster in spring than in-ground soil.Garden gloves →Basic kit for transplant day.

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Sources & method. Hardiness zone: 2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (PRISM Climate Group, Oregon State University). Frost dates & growing season: NOAA/NCEI 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, nearest station with published freeze normals — Dothan Rgnl Ap, AL, 12.7 mi (confidence: medium). Monthly weather normals: Headland, AL, 15.9 mi (confidence: medium). ZIP centroid from U.S. Census 2023 ZCTA data. Frost dates are the 50%-probability date — half of years frost occurs outside the stated date. Nothing here is invented; where the nearest station is far, we say so. Last updated 2026-07-22.