Last frost date in Gardner, Massachusetts
May 2
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 19; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 16.
October 13
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 1.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Ashburnham (USC00190190), 4.4 miles from Gardner, elevation 1,108 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 19 | May 2 | May 16 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 1 | Oct 13 | Oct 30 |
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 14 | Oct 2 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | May 2 | Oct 13 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 18 | Oct 25 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 152
What to plant now in Gardner
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 30 Gardner: May 2
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 10 Gardner: October 13
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
- Fitchburg 9 mi · last frost May 1
- Leominster 12 mi · last frost Apr 29
- Worcester 24 mi · last frost Apr 23
- Marlborough 28 mi · last frost May 2
- Amherst Town 31 mi · last frost May 5
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