Last frost date in Beverly, Massachusetts
May 4
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 24; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 17.
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 Beverly (USC00190593), 2.2 miles from Beverly, elevation 65 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
This station is also the nearest one for Gloucester, so its frost dates are the same as Beverly's.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Apr 24 | May 4 | May 17 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 1 | Oct 12 | Oct 28 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 160
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | May 15 | Oct 1 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | May 4 | Oct 12 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 23 | Oct 25 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 133
What to plant now in Beverly
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 30 Beverly: May 4
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 10 Beverly: 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
- Peabody 7 mi · last frost Apr 24
- Lynn 8 mi · last frost Apr 25
- Woburn 16 mi · last frost Apr 25
- Boston 17 mi · last frost Apr 4
- Newburyport 18 mi · last frost May 3
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