Last frost date in Laconia, New Hampshire

April 30

Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 19; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 13.

October 18

Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 4.

Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Lakeport 2 (USC00274480), 2.1 miles from Laconia, elevation 500 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.

What to plant now

Frost dates for Laconia, New Hampshire
Early yearAverageLate year
Last frost in springApr 19Apr 30May 13
First frost in fallOct 4Oct 18Nov 3

Frost-free days in an average year: 170

Light frost, frost and hard freeze in Laconia
Chance in a yearAverage last in springAverage first in fall
Light frost (36°F)Every yearMay 10Oct 5
Frost (32°F)Every yearApr 30Oct 18
Hard freeze (28°F)Every yearApr 17Nov 1

Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 150

What to plant now in Laconia

Planting dates: USDA Home and Garden Bulletin No. 9 (1967), “Suburban and Farm Vegetable Gardens,” tables 4 and 5. How we match the table.

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