Last frost date in Ephrata, Pennsylvania
April 18
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 4; 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 Lancaster AP (USW00054737), 7.3 miles from Ephrata, elevation 403 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 4 | Apr 18 | May 5 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 10 | Oct 25 | Nov 6 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 186
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | May 1 | Oct 14 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 18 | Oct 25 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 4 | Nov 5 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 109
What to plant now in Ephrata
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 20 Ephrata: April 18
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 20 Ephrata: 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
- Lancaster 12 mi · last frost Apr 19
- Lebanon 17 mi · last frost Apr 20
- Reading 17 mi · last frost Apr 14
- Columbia 19 mi · last frost Apr 30
- Elizabethtown 22 mi · last frost Apr 9
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