Last frost date in North Adams, Massachusetts
May 10
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 27; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 25.
October 4
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by September 21.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station North Adams Harriman AP (USW00054768), 3 miles from North Adams, elevation 654 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 27 | May 10 | May 25 |
| First frost in fall | Sept 21 | Oct 4 | Oct 19 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 147
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | May 22 | Sept 25 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | May 10 | Oct 4 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 30 | Oct 17 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 149
What to plant now in North Adams
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around May 10 North Adams: May 10
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around September 30 North Adams: October 4
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
- Pittsfield 17 mi · last frost May 5
- Greenfield 27 mi · last frost May 1
- Amherst Town 38 mi · last frost May 5
- Springfield 49 mi · last frost May 3
- Palmer Town 53 mi · last frost May 3
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