Last frost date in Franklin Park, Pennsylvania
April 24
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 9; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 11.
October 27
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 13.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Emsworth L/d Ohio Rvr (USC00362574), 6.1 miles from Franklin Park, elevation 717 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 9 | Apr 24 | May 11 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 13 | Oct 27 | Nov 7 |
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 5 | Oct 16 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 24 | Oct 27 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 12 | Nov 5 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 107
What to plant now in Franklin Park
- 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 20 Franklin Park: April 24
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 30 Franklin Park: October 27
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
- Pittsburgh 12 mi · last frost Apr 18
- Wilkinsburg 16 mi · last frost Apr 5
- New Kensington 18 mi · last frost Apr 16
- Plum 19 mi · last frost Apr 16
- Monroeville 21 mi · last frost Apr 22
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