Last frost date in Pittsfield, Massachusetts
May 5
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 23; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 21.
October 5
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by September 23.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Pittsfield Muni AP (USW00014763), 2.2 miles from Pittsfield, elevation 1,194 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 23 | May 5 | May 21 |
| First frost in fall | Sept 23 | Oct 5 | Oct 22 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 152
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | May 19 | Sept 26 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | May 5 | Oct 5 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 23 | Oct 18 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 153
What to plant now in Pittsfield
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 30 Pittsfield: May 5
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around September 30 Pittsfield: October 5
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
- North Adams 17 mi · last frost May 10
- Greenfield 36 mi · last frost May 1
- Amherst Town 39 mi · last frost May 5
- Springfield 44 mi · last frost May 3
- Palmer Town 52 mi · last frost May 3
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