Last frost date in Bowie, Maryland
April 22
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 3; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 9.
October 22
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 7.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Glenn Dale Bell Stn (USC00183675), 3.6 miles from Bowie, elevation 150 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
This station is also the nearest one for New Carrollton, so its frost dates are the same as Bowie's.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Apr 3 | Apr 22 | May 9 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 7 | Oct 22 | Nov 6 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 183
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | May 3 | Oct 12 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 22 | Oct 22 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 7 | Nov 1 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 112
What to plant now in Bowie
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 20 Bowie: April 22
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 20 Bowie: October 22
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 Maryland
- College Park 11 mi · last frost Apr 10
- Hyattsville 12 mi · last frost Mar 29
- Laurel 12 mi · last frost Apr 5
- Annapolis 13 mi · last frost Mar 27
- Baltimore 25 mi · last frost Mar 24
Updated