Last frost date in Nashville, Tennessee
April 1
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 16.
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 Shelby Bottoms Nature (USC00408238), 3.4 miles from Nashville, elevation 405 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 1 | Apr 16 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 18 | Oct 31 | Nov 13 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 213
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | Apr 14 | Oct 22 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 1 | Oct 31 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Mar 20 | Nov 9 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 76
What to plant now in Nashville
- 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 Nashville: April 1
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 30 Nashville: 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 12 mi · last frost Apr 15
- Hendersonville 14 mi · last frost Apr 11
- Mount Juliet 15 mi · last frost Apr 1
- Franklin 18 mi · last frost Apr 3
- Smyrna 20 mi · last frost Apr 13
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