Last frost date in Burlington, Vermont
April 29
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 17; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 11.
October 15
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 2.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Burlington International AP (USW00014742), 4.7 miles from Burlington, elevation 330 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
This station is also the nearest one for South Burlington, so its frost dates are the same as Burlington's.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Apr 17 | Apr 29 | May 11 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 2 | Oct 15 | Nov 1 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 169
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | May 8 | Oct 4 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 29 | Oct 15 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 18 | Oct 28 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 145
What to plant now in Burlington
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 30 Burlington: April 29
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 10 Burlington: October 15
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 Vermont
- Essex Junction 6 mi · last frost May 2
- Rutland 62 mi · last frost May 15
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