Last frost date in Bridgewater Town, 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 15.
October 9
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by September 26.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Bridgewater (USC00190840), 1.7 miles from Bridgewater Town, elevation 40 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 20 | May 1 | May 15 |
| First frost in fall | Sept 26 | Oct 9 | Oct 25 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 161
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | May 12 | Sept 29 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | May 1 | Oct 9 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 18 | Oct 24 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 142
What to plant now in Bridgewater Town
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 30 Bridgewater Town: May 1
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 10 Bridgewater Town: October 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 Massachusetts
- Taunton 8 mi · last frost Apr 22
- Brockton 8 mi · last frost Apr 22
- Randolph Town 15 mi · last frost Apr 18
- Attleboro 16 mi · last frost Apr 27
- North Attleborough Town 18 mi · last frost Apr 22
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