Last frost date in Salisbury, Maryland
April 3
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by March 18; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after April 25.
November 7
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 27.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Salisbury (USC00188000), 0.7 miles from Salisbury, elevation 10 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 18 | Apr 3 | Apr 25 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 27 | Nov 7 | Nov 23 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 217
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | Apr 17 | Oct 27 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 3 | Nov 7 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Mar 21 | Nov 21 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 71
What to plant now in Salisbury
- 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 March 30 Salisbury: April 3
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around November 10 Salisbury: November 7
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
- Easton 38 mi · last frost Apr 1
- Annapolis 65 mi · last frost Mar 27
- Bowie 74 mi · last frost Apr 22
- La Plata 76 mi · last frost Apr 17
- Hyattsville 84 mi · last frost Mar 29
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