Last frost date in Palmer Town, Massachusetts
May 3
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 21; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 16.
October 14
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 1.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Belchertown (USC00190562), 6.6 miles from Palmer Town, elevation 550 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 21 | May 3 | May 16 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 1 | Oct 14 | Oct 29 |
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 13 | Oct 4 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | May 3 | Oct 14 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 20 | Oct 27 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 143
What to plant now in Palmer Town
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 30 Palmer Town: May 3
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 10 Palmer Town: October 14
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
- Springfield 13 mi · last frost May 3
- Amherst Town 16 mi · last frost May 5
- Southbridge Town 17 mi · last frost Apr 25
- Worcester 26 mi · last frost Apr 23
- Gardner 32 mi · last frost May 2