Last frost date in Milford, Delaware
April 11
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by March 29; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after April 28.
October 30
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 14.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Greenwood 2NE (USC00073595), 10.5 miles from Milford, elevation 45 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Mar 29 | Apr 11 | Apr 28 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 14 | Oct 30 | Nov 13 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 200
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | Apr 26 | Oct 19 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 11 | Oct 30 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Mar 30 | Nov 11 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 96
What to plant now in Milford
- Corn saladSept 15 – Nov 1Now
- Upland cressSept 15 – Nov 1Now
- Rhubarb plantsNov 1 – Dec 1Soon
- Asparagus plantsNov 15 – Jan 1Soon
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 10 Milford: April 11
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 30 Milford: October 30
Planting dates: USDA Home and Garden Bulletin No. 9 (1967), “Suburban and Farm Vegetable Gardens,” tables 4 and 5. How we match the table.
Nearby in Delaware
- Dover 18 mi · last frost Apr 4
- Newark 56 mi · last frost Apr 7
- Wilmington 57 mi · last frost Apr 7
Updated