Last frost date in Worcester, Massachusetts
April 23
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 11; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 5.
October 21
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 6.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Worcester Rgnl AP (USW00094746), 3.3 miles from Worcester, elevation 1,000 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 11 | Apr 23 | May 5 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 6 | Oct 21 | Nov 3 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 181
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | May 4 | Oct 9 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 23 | Oct 21 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 11 | Nov 1 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 130
What to plant now in Worcester
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 20 Worcester: April 23
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 20 Worcester: October 21
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
- Marlborough 14 mi · last frost May 2
- Leominster 17 mi · last frost Apr 29
- Southbridge Town 19 mi · last frost Apr 25
- Framingham 19 mi · last frost Apr 26
- Fitchburg 23 mi · last frost May 1
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