Last frost date in Cookeville, Tennessee
April 14
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by March 29; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after April 30.
October 25
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 12.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Cookeville (USC00402009), 2.8 miles from Cookeville, elevation 1,090 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 29 | Apr 14 | Apr 30 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 12 | Oct 25 | Nov 7 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 195
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | Apr 25 | Oct 17 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 14 | Oct 25 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 1 | Nov 3 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 97
What to plant now in Cookeville
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 10 Cookeville: April 14
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 20 Cookeville: October 25
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
- Crossville 30 mi · last frost Apr 16
- McMinnville 35 mi · last frost Apr 7
- Hartsville/Trousdale County 40 mi · last frost Apr 12
- Lebanon 47 mi · last frost Apr 6
- Murfreesboro 55 mi · last frost Apr 9
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