Last frost date in Jackson, Tennessee
April 2
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by March 16; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after April 18.
October 29
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 16.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Jackson Exp Stn (USC00404561), 2.3 miles from Jackson, elevation 400 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 16 | Apr 2 | Apr 18 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 16 | Oct 29 | Nov 11 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 207
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | Apr 14 | Oct 21 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 2 | Oct 29 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Mar 22 | Nov 7 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 71
What to plant now in Jackson
- 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 Jackson: April 2
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 30 Jackson: October 29
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
- Dyersburg 41 mi · last frost Mar 28
- Martin 47 mi · last frost Apr 4
- Paris 53 mi · last frost Apr 7
- Union City 55 mi · last frost Apr 3
- Atoka 56 mi · last frost Mar 27
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