Last frost date in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania
April 18
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 3; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 5.
October 25
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 10.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Chambersburg 1 Ese (USC00361354), 0.9 miles from Chambersburg, elevation 640 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 3 | Apr 18 | May 5 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 10 | Oct 25 | Nov 8 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 188
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | Apr 30 | Oct 14 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 18 | Oct 25 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 4 | Nov 6 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 109
What to plant now in Chambersburg
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 20 Chambersburg: April 18
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 20 Chambersburg: October 25
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 Pennsylvania
- Waynesboro 13 mi · last frost Apr 25
- Carlisle 30 mi · last frost Apr 23
- Hanover 37 mi · last frost Apr 24
- Mechanicsburg 39 mi · last frost Apr 9
- Harrisburg 47 mi · last frost Apr 15
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