Frost Dates for Bethany Beach, DE

Based on data from Ocean City Muni AP weather station, 16 miles away

Frost Dates

Last Spring Frost (50%) iA 50% chance that the last spring frost has already passed by this date. Most gardeners use this as their primary planting guide. April 7
First Fall Frost (50%) iA 50% chance that the first fall frost has occurred by this date. Plan to harvest or protect tender plants before this date. November 2
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

30% Probability iOnly a 30% chance of frost remaining by this date. Use these dates for a safer planting window, especially for tender plants sensitive to cold.

Last Spring Frost April 13
First Fall Frost October 28

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze March 26
First Fall Hard Freeze November 14
38.54°N, -75.06°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

209 Days April 7 to November 2

USDA Hardiness Zone iHardiness zones indicate which perennial plants can survive winter in your area. For annual vegetables, frost dates and growing season length matter more than hardiness zone.

Zone 7b

Avg. annual minimum: 5 to 10°F (−15 to −12°C)

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Köppen Climate iThe Köppen climate classification system categorizes climates based on temperature and precipitation patterns.

Cfa Humid Subtropical

Hot, humid summers and mild winters with rain year-round. Long growing seasons support a wide variety of vegetables, fruits, and ornamentals. The most common climate in the eastern US.

Köppen climate map

Temperature

20° 40° 60° 80°
36°
High: 45°F
Avg: 36°F
Low: 28°F
Jan
38°
High: 47°F
Avg: 38°F
Low: 29°F
Feb
44°
High: 52°F
Avg: 44°F
Low: 35°F
Mar
53°
High: 62°F
Avg: 53°F
Low: 44°F
Apr
62°
High: 70°F
Avg: 62°F
Low: 53°F
May
71°
High: 79°F
Avg: 71°F
Low: 63°F
Jun
76°
High: 84°F
Avg: 76°F
Low: 68°F
Jul
75°
High: 83°F
Avg: 75°F
Low: 67°F
Aug
69°
High: 77°F
Avg: 69°F
Low: 61°F
Sep
58°
High: 68°F
Avg: 58°F
Low: 49°F
Oct
48°
High: 58°F
Avg: 48°F
Low: 39°F
Nov
41°
High: 50°F
Avg: 41°F
Low: 32°F
Dec
32°F
28°F
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low Light Frost (32°F) Hard Frost (28°F)

Precipitation

0" 2" 4" 4.8"
4.3"
4.29"
Jan
3.6"
3.64"
Feb
4.1"
4.12"
Mar
3.7"
3.67"
Apr
3.7"
3.74"
May
3.6"
3.58"
Jun
3.2"
3.18"
Jul
2.6"
2.62"
Aug
2.2"
2.19"
Sep
3.2"
3.21"
Oct
3.9"
3.87"
Nov
4.8"
4.78"
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec9.5h10.5h11.5h13h14h14.5h14.5h13.5h12h11h10h9.5h
Jan: 7:12 AM – 4:48 PM · 9h 37m
Feb: 6:43 AM – 5:17 PM · 10h 34m
Mar: 6:09 AM – 5:51 PM · 11h 42m
Apr: 5:30 AM – 6:30 PM · 13h 00m
May: 4:58 AM – 7:02 PM · 14h 05m
Jun: 4:40 AM – 7:20 PM · 14h 39m
Jul: 4:47 AM – 7:13 PM · 14h 25m
Aug: 5:15 AM – 6:45 PM · 13h 29m
Sep: 5:53 AM – 6:07 PM · 12h 14m
Oct: 6:31 AM – 5:29 PM · 10h 59m
Nov: 7:04 AM – 4:56 PM · 9h 53m
Dec: 7:20 AM – 4:40 PM · 9h 21m
Daylight Longest: 14h 40m · Shortest: 9h 20m

Nearby Stations

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