Last frost date in Augusta, Maine
April 27
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 15; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 7.
October 16
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 2.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Augusta State AP (USW00014605), 3.3 miles from Augusta, elevation 350 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Apr 15 | Apr 27 | May 7 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 2 | Oct 16 | Oct 31 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 172
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | May 8 | Oct 4 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 27 | Oct 16 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 15 | Oct 31 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 147
What to plant now in Augusta
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 30 Augusta: April 27
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 20 Augusta: October 16
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 Maine
- Waterville 15 mi · last frost May 2
- Lewiston 28 mi · last frost Apr 25
- Portland 53 mi · last frost Apr 26
- Bangor 58 mi · last frost May 4
- Biddeford 70 mi · last frost May 9
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