Last frost date in Lowell, Massachusetts
April 30
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 10.
October 10
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by September 30.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Lowell (USC00194313), 2.2 miles from Lowell, elevation 110 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 | Apr 30 | May 10 |
| First frost in fall | Sept 30 | Oct 10 | Oct 24 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 164
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | May 9 | Oct 1 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 30 | Oct 10 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 18 | Oct 22 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 148
What to plant now in Lowell
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 30 Lowell: April 30
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 10 Lowell: October 10
Planting dates: USDA Home and Garden Bulletin No. 9 (1967), “Suburban and Farm Vegetable Gardens,” tables 4 and 5. How we match the table.
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