Last frost date in Framingham, Massachusetts
April 26
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 14; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 9.
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 Natick (USC00195175), 5 miles from Framingham, elevation 180 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 14 | Apr 26 | May 9 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 1 | Oct 12 | Oct 26 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 169
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | May 7 | Oct 4 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 26 | Oct 12 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 13 | Oct 24 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 143
What to plant now in Framingham
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 30 Framingham: April 26
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 10 Framingham: 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
- Marlborough 6 mi · last frost May 2
- Waltham 11 mi · last frost Apr 28
- Franklin Town 15 mi · last frost Apr 30
- Cambridge 17 mi · last frost Apr 19
- Woburn 19 mi · last frost Apr 25
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