Last frost date in Nanticoke, Pennsylvania
May 7
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 22; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 23.
October 6
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by September 22.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Francis E Walter Dam (USC00363018), 15.2 miles from Nanticoke, elevation 1,509 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 22 | May 7 | May 23 |
| First frost in fall | Sept 22 | Oct 6 | Oct 22 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 153
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | May 20 | Sept 27 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | May 7 | Oct 6 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 24 | Oct 19 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 163
What to plant now in Nanticoke
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around May 10 Nanticoke: May 7
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 10 Nanticoke: October 6
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
- Berwick 16 mi · last frost May 4
- Hazleton 17 mi · last frost Apr 30
- Scranton 22 mi · last frost Apr 23
- Bloomsburg 27 mi · last frost Apr 27
- Allentown 50 mi · last frost Apr 20
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