Last frost date in Martin, Tennessee

April 4

Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by March 20; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after April 21.

October 28

Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 15.

Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Martin U Of T Branch E (USC00405681), 0.8 miles from Martin, elevation 340 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.

What to plant now

Frost dates for Martin, Tennessee
Early yearAverageLate year
Last frost in springMar 20Apr 4Apr 21
First frost in fallOct 15Oct 28Nov 10

Frost-free days in an average year: 204

Light frost, frost and hard freeze in Martin
Chance in a yearAverage last in springAverage first in fall
Light frost (36°F)Every yearApr 16Oct 19
Frost (32°F)Every yearApr 4Oct 28
Hard freeze (28°F)Every yearMar 26Nov 6

Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 82

What to plant now in Martin

Planting dates: USDA Home and Garden Bulletin No. 9 (1967), “Suburban and Farm Vegetable Gardens,” tables 4 and 5. How we match the table.

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