Weather in Gardendale, Texas
Roses open on the Piedmont edge. Day 59 of spring. Read this microseason across nine climate regions →
- TodayMay 16Clear—100°71°
- SundayMay 17Overcast—96°69°
- MondayMay 18Thunderstorm—96°68°
- TuesdayMay 19Light Showers—81°66°
- WednesdayMay 20Showers64%86°63°
- ThursdayMay 21Light Showers64%84°61°
- FridayMay 22Overcast30%91°65°
- PM 2.5
- 6.7 μg/m³
- PM 10
- 9.6 μg/m³
- NO₂
- 0.9 μg/m³
- Ozone
- 98.0 μg/m³
- UV Index
- 0.0 Low
When the dew is on the grass, rain will never come to pass.
- Moonrise
- 12:07 PM
- Moonset
- 2:05 AM
- In sign
- ♊︎ Gemini
Roses open on the Piedmont edge
Gardendale at a glance
- Today vs. normal: 3°F above the seasonal normal for this latitude
- Last frost: February 27 (climatological average for this latitude)
- Microseason: 28 of 72, May 16–20
- Planting window: Direct sow okra, melons, and southern peas. Thin carrot rows.
Right now in the garden
Peak growing season
As of May 17, the growing season is at its peak — frost is months away. Continue succession-planting beans and summer squash. Start fall brassicas (broccoli, cabbage, kale) from seed indoors for transplanting in late summer.
Planting calendar
| Month | Plant | Harvest |
|---|---|---|
| January | — | — |
| February | — | — |
| March | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes | — |
| April | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes, tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | — |
| May | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| June | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| July | — | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| August | — | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| September | — | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| October | fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | winter squash, tomatoes (last) |
| November | fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | — |
| December | — | — |
A year in weather
Gardendale's warmest month is July (~82°F mean) and its coldest is January (~45°F). Rainfall peaks in May (1.6 inches) and bottoms out in February (0.5 inches).
| Month | Mean temp | Precip | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45° | 0.7″ | 1 |
| February | 49° | 0.5″ | 2 |
| March | 57° | 0.7″ | 2 |
| April | 65° | 0.7″ | 1 |
| May | 74° | 1.6″ | 3 |
| June | 81° | 1.0″ | 2 |
| July | 82° | 1.5″ | 3 |
| August | 81° | 1.6″ | 3 |
| September | 74° | 1.5″ | 4 |
| October | 65° | 1.3″ | 2 |
| November | 54° | 0.6″ | 2 |
| December | 46° | 0.6″ | 2 |
Frequently asked
- When does it freeze in Gardendale?
- Gardendale's last spring frost typically falls around mid-March, and the first fall frost arrives around mid-December.
- What is the rainy season in Gardendale?
- May is the wettest month with about 1.6 inches of rain on average; the city receives roughly 12 inches annually.
- What is the warmest month in Gardendale?
- July is typically warmest, averaging about 82°F.
- What is the coldest month in Gardendale?
- January is typically coldest, averaging about 45°F.
- When can I start a vegetable garden in Gardendale?
- Cool-season crops (peas, lettuce) can be sown around the last spring frost (mid-March); warm-season crops (tomatoes, peppers) wait until 1–2 weeks after.
- How many rainy days does Gardendale get?
- Gardendale averages about 26 rainy days per year.
- What hardiness zone is Gardendale?
- Gardendale's USDA hardiness zone is determined by its lowest average winter temperature; check the USDA's online lookup with the city ZIP for the current zone designation.
Climate
Gardendale, Texas sits in a humid subtropical climate zone. January means hover near 45°F while July averages 82°F — a 38°F seasonal swing.
Across the year, Gardendale receives about 12 inches of precipitation spread over roughly 26 rainy days.
The rhythm of the year is set by latitude (32.0°N), proximity to large water bodies, and elevation — all of which shape what grows here, when frost is likely, and what the weather story looks like day to day.