Last frost date in Laurel, Maryland
April 5
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by March 21; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after April 19.
November 9
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 27.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Laurel 3 W (USC00185111), 2.2 miles from Laurel, elevation 400 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 21 | Apr 5 | Apr 19 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 27 | Nov 9 | Nov 24 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 218
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | Apr 17 | Oct 29 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 5 | Nov 9 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Mar 25 | Nov 21 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 86
What to plant now in Laurel
- Mustard greensAug 15 – Nov 1Now
- Garden peasSept 1 – Nov 1Now
- ParsleySept 1 – Nov 15Now
- RadishesSept 1 – Nov 15Now
- SpinachSept 15 – Nov 1Now
- Corn saladOct 1 – Dec 1Now
- Onion setsOct 1 – Dec 1Now
- Upland cressOct 1 – Dec 1Now
- Asparagus plantsDec 1 – Jan 1Soon
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 10 Laurel: April 5
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around November 10 Laurel: November 9
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 8 mi · last frost Apr 10
- Hyattsville 11 mi · last frost Mar 29
- Bowie 12 mi · last frost Apr 22
- Gaithersburg 18 mi · last frost Apr 1
- Baltimore 20 mi · last frost Mar 24
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