Last frost date in Clinton, Tennessee
March 31
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by March 11; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after April 15.
November 4
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 22.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Oak Ridge Asos (USW00053868), 7.9 miles from Clinton, elevation 910 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Mar 11 | Mar 31 | Apr 15 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 22 | Nov 4 | Nov 18 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 218
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | Apr 12 | Oct 27 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Mar 31 | Nov 4 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Mar 18 | Nov 15 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 68
What to plant now in Clinton
- 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 March 30 Clinton: March 31
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 30 Clinton: 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 Tennessee
- Oak Ridge 13 mi · last frost Apr 5
- Knoxville 13 mi · last frost Apr 11
- Farragut 16 mi · last frost Apr 5
- Maryville 26 mi · last frost Apr 1
- Sevierville 34 mi · last frost Apr 6
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