Last frost date in Southbridge Town, Massachusetts
April 25
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 14; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 8.
October 13
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 2.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Southbridge 3 SW (USC00197627), 2 miles from Southbridge Town, elevation 685 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 14 | Apr 25 | May 8 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 2 | Oct 13 | Oct 26 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 168
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | May 6 | Oct 4 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 25 | Oct 13 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 13 | Oct 25 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 147
What to plant now in Southbridge Town
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 20 Southbridge Town: April 25
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 10 Southbridge Town: October 13
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
- Palmer Town 17 mi · last frost May 3
- Worcester 19 mi · last frost Apr 23
- Springfield 26 mi · last frost May 3
- Marlborough 32 mi · last frost May 2
- Franklin Town 32 mi · last frost Apr 30
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