Last frost date in Franklin, Tennessee
April 3
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by March 17; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after April 20.
October 31
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 18.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Franklin Sewage Plt (USC00403280), 2.1 miles from Franklin, elevation 655 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 17 | Apr 3 | Apr 20 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 18 | Oct 31 | Nov 13 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 210
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | Apr 16 | Oct 22 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 3 | Oct 31 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Mar 22 | Nov 10 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 84
What to plant now in Franklin
- 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 Franklin: April 3
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 30 Franklin: October 31
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
- Brentwood 7 mi · last frost Apr 15
- Spring Hill 12 mi · last frost Apr 3
- Fairview 16 mi · last frost Apr 7
- Nashville 18 mi · last frost Apr 1
- Smyrna 18 mi · last frost Apr 13
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