Last frost date in New Bedford, Massachusetts
April 29
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 17; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 15.
October 15
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 2.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station New Bedford Muni AP (USW00094726), 1.5 miles from New Bedford, elevation 80 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
This station is also the nearest one for Fall River, so its frost dates are the same as New Bedford's.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Apr 17 | Apr 29 | May 15 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 2 | Oct 15 | Oct 31 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 167
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | May 12 | Oct 3 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 29 | Oct 15 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 15 | Oct 28 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 123
What to plant now in New Bedford
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 30 New Bedford: April 29
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 10 New Bedford: October 15
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 19 mi · last frost Apr 22
- Bridgewater Town 22 mi · last frost May 1
- Attleboro 26 mi · last frost Apr 27
- Brockton 29 mi · last frost Apr 22
- North Attleborough Town 30 mi · last frost Apr 22
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