Last frost date in Williamsport, Pennsylvania

April 25

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 12.

October 24

Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 8.

Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Williamsport 2 (USC00369735), 2.8 miles from Williamsport, elevation 525 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.

What to plant now

Frost dates for Williamsport, Pennsylvania
Early yearAverageLate year
Last frost in springApr 10Apr 25May 12
First frost in fallOct 8Oct 24Nov 5

Frost-free days in an average year: 181

Light frost, frost and hard freeze in Williamsport
Chance in a yearAverage last in springAverage first in fall
Light frost (36°F)Every yearMay 7Oct 11
Frost (32°F)Every yearApr 25Oct 24
Hard freeze (28°F)Every yearApr 10Nov 4

Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 118

What to plant now in Williamsport

Planting dates: USDA Home and Garden Bulletin No. 9 (1967), “Suburban and Farm Vegetable Gardens,” tables 4 and 5. How we match the table.

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