Last frost date in Dickson, Tennessee
April 13
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by March 27; 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 Dickson (USC00402489), 1.7 miles from Dickson, elevation 780 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 27 | Apr 13 | Apr 30 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 12 | Oct 25 | Nov 6 |
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 13 | Oct 25 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Mar 31 | Nov 3 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 84
What to plant now in Dickson
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 10 Dickson: April 13
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 20 Dickson: 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
- Fairview 15 mi · last frost Apr 7
- Franklin 31 mi · last frost Apr 3
- Nashville 33 mi · last frost Apr 1
- Spring Hill 33 mi · last frost Apr 3
- Brentwood 34 mi · last frost Apr 15
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