Frost Dates for Madison-Eastend, MD

Based on data from Md Sci Ctr Baltimore weather station, 2 miles away

Elevation: 69 ft

Frost Dates

Last Spring Frost (50%) A 50% chance that the last spring frost has already passed by this date. Most gardeners use this as their primary planting guide. March 24
First Fall Frost (50%) A 50% chance that the first fall frost has occurred by this date. Plan to harvest or protect tender plants before this date. November 21

30% Probability

Only 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 March 29
First Fall Frost November 15

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze March 11
First Fall Hard Freeze December 5
39.30°N, 76.58°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

242 Days March 24 to November 21

USDA Hardiness Zone

Hardiness 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 8a

Avg. annual minimum: 10 to 15°F

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Köppen Climate

The 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.

Temperature

Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low Light Frost (32°F)
Temperature table
Average monthly temperatures (°F)
Month Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low
January44°37°30°
February47°39°32°
March55°47°39°
April67°58°48°
May76°67°58°
June85°77°68°
July90°82°73°
August87°79°71°
September80°73°65°
October69°61°53°
November58°50°43°
December48°41°35°

Precipitation

Precipitation table
Average monthly precipitation (inches)
MonthPrecipitation
January4.4
February3.7
March4.5
April4.0
May4.7
June4.9
July6.7
August7.2
September5.1
October5.1
November5.3
December6.0

Sunrise / Sunset

Daylight Eastern Time (ET) Longest: 14h 46m · Shortest: 9h 14m
Sunrise and sunset table
Sunrise, sunset, and daylight on the 15th of each month (Eastern Time (ET))
Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight
January7:30 AM5:02 PM9h 31m
February7:06 AM5:36 PM10h 31m
March7:25 AM7:07 PM11h 42m
April6:35 AM7:38 PM13h 02m
May5:58 AM8:07 PM14h 09m
June5:44 AM8:29 PM14h 45m
July5:57 AM8:27 PM14h 31m
August6:24 AM7:57 PM13h 33m
September6:54 AM7:08 PM12h 15m
October7:23 AM6:20 PM10h 56m
November6:58 AM4:46 PM9h 48m
December7:25 AM4:40 PM9h 15m

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