Last frost date in Erie, Pennsylvania
April 26
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 13.
November 4
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 21.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Erie International AP (USW00014860), 6.1 miles from Erie, elevation 730 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 26 | May 13 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 21 | Nov 4 | Nov 17 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 192
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | May 7 | Oct 23 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 26 | Nov 4 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 11 | Nov 16 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 111
What to plant now in Erie
- Corn saladSept 15 – Nov 1Now
- Upland cressSept 15 – Nov 1Now
- Rhubarb plantsNov 1 – Dec 1Soon
- Asparagus plantsNov 15 – Jan 1Soon
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 30 Erie: April 26
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 30 Erie: November 4
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
- Meadville 33 mi · last frost Apr 30
- Hermitage 64 mi · last frost May 15
- Sharon 65 mi · last frost May 1
- New Castle 79 mi · last frost Apr 30
- Butler 87 mi · last frost May 7
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