Last frost date in Taunton, Massachusetts
April 22
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 10; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 6.
October 19
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 4.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Taunton (USC00198367), 1.5 miles from Taunton, elevation 20 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 10 | Apr 22 | May 6 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 4 | Oct 19 | Nov 4 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 179
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | May 4 | Oct 8 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 22 | Oct 19 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 8 | Nov 1 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 128
What to plant now in Taunton
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 20 Taunton: April 22
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 20 Taunton: October 19
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
- Bridgewater Town 8 mi · last frost May 1
- Attleboro 10 mi · last frost Apr 27
- Brockton 13 mi · last frost Apr 22
- North Attleborough Town 13 mi · last frost Apr 22
- New Bedford 19 mi · last frost Apr 29
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