Last frost date in Haverhill, Massachusetts
May 1
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 20; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 14.
October 12
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 1.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Haverhill (USC00193505), 2.1 miles from Haverhill, elevation 20 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
This station is also the nearest one for Amesbury, so its frost dates are the same as Haverhill's.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Apr 20 | May 1 | May 14 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 1 | Oct 12 | Oct 28 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 163
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | May 12 | Oct 3 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | May 1 | Oct 12 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 19 | Oct 23 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 143
What to plant now in Haverhill
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 30 Haverhill: May 1
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 10 Haverhill: October 12
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 Massachusetts
- Lawrence 7 mi · last frost Apr 13
- Newburyport 10 mi · last frost May 3
- Lowell 15 mi · last frost Apr 30
- Peabody 18 mi · last frost Apr 24
- Beverly 20 mi · last frost May 4
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