Last frost date in Pawtucket, Rhode Island
April 22
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 6.
October 19
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 5.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Woonsocket (USC00379423), 9.7 miles from Pawtucket, elevation 110 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
This station is also the nearest one for Central Falls and Woonsocket, so their frost dates are the same as Pawtucket's.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Apr 9 | Apr 22 | May 6 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 5 | Oct 19 | Nov 2 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 179
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | May 5 | Oct 7 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 22 | Oct 19 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 7 | Oct 31 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 129
What to plant now in Pawtucket
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 20 Pawtucket: April 22
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 20 Pawtucket: October 19
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 Rhode Island
- Providence 4 mi · last frost Apr 11
- Newport 28 mi · last frost Apr 7
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