Last frost date in Essex Junction, Vermont
May 2
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 21; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 17.
October 11
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by September 30.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Essex Junction 1 N (USC00432843), 1.2 miles from Essex Junction, elevation 340 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Apr 21 | May 2 | May 17 |
| First frost in fall | Sept 30 | Oct 11 | Oct 26 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 160
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | May 16 | Oct 1 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | May 2 | Oct 11 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 23 | Oct 24 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 158
What to plant now in Essex Junction
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 30 Essex Junction: May 2
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 10 Essex Junction: October 11
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
- Burlington 6 mi · last frost Apr 29
- Rutland 61 mi · last frost May 15
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