Last frost date in Barnstable Town, Massachusetts
April 16
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 5; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after April 30.
October 30
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 15.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Hyannis (USC00193821), 2.7 miles from Barnstable Town, elevation 60 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 5 | Apr 16 | Apr 30 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 15 | Oct 30 | Nov 13 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 195
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | Apr 29 | Oct 19 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 16 | Oct 30 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 3 | Nov 11 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 101
What to plant now in Barnstable Town
- Corn saladSept 15 – Nov 1Now
- Upland cressSept 15 – Nov 1Now
- Rhubarb plantsNov 1 – Dec 1Soon
- Asparagus plantsNov 15 – Jan 1Soon
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 20 Barnstable Town: April 16
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 30 Barnstable Town: October 30
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
- New Bedford 30 mi · last frost Apr 29
- Bridgewater Town 39 mi · last frost May 1
- Taunton 42 mi · last frost Apr 22
- Brockton 45 mi · last frost Apr 22
- Randolph Town 51 mi · last frost Apr 18
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