Frost Dates for Buzzards Bay, MA

Based on data from E Wareham weather station, 3 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 21
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. October 24
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 26
First Fall Frost October 18

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze April 6
First Fall Hard Freeze November 4
41.75°N, -70.62°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

186 Days April 21 to October 24

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 7a

Avg. annual minimum: 0 to 5°F (−18 to −15°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°
30°
High: 39°F
Avg: 30°F
Low: 22°F
Jan
31°
High: 41°F
Avg: 31°F
Low: 22°F
Feb
37°
High: 46°F
Avg: 37°F
Low: 28°F
Mar
46°
High: 56°F
Avg: 46°F
Low: 37°F
Apr
57°
High: 66°F
Avg: 57°F
Low: 48°F
May
66°
High: 75°F
Avg: 66°F
Low: 57°F
Jun
73°
High: 81°F
Avg: 73°F
Low: 64°F
Jul
71°
High: 80°F
Avg: 71°F
Low: 63°F
Aug
64°
High: 73°F
Avg: 64°F
Low: 55°F
Sep
54°
High: 63°F
Avg: 54°F
Low: 44°F
Oct
44°
High: 53°F
Avg: 44°F
Low: 35°F
Nov
36°
High: 44°F
Avg: 36°F
Low: 27°F
Dec
32°F
28°F
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low Light Frost (32°F) Hard Frost (28°F)

Precipitation

0" 2" 4" 6" 7.6"
5.6"
5.60"
Jan
5.8"
5.81"
Feb
7.6"
7.61"
Mar
6.0"
6.03"
Apr
5.1"
5.09"
May
5.0"
4.95"
Jun
5.6"
5.62"
Jul
6.6"
6.61"
Aug
6.9"
6.90"
Sep
6.3"
6.26"
Oct
7.0"
6.96"
Nov
6.6"
6.64"
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec9.5h10.5h11.5h13h14.5h15h14.5h13.5h12.5h11h9.5h9h
Jan: 7:21 AM – 4:39 PM · 9h 17m
Feb: 6:49 AM – 5:11 PM · 10h 23m
Mar: 6:10 AM – 5:50 PM · 11h 40m
Apr: 5:26 AM – 6:34 PM · 13h 08m
May: 4:49 AM – 7:11 PM · 14h 22m
Jun: 4:29 AM – 7:31 PM · 15h 01m
Jul: 4:38 AM – 7:22 PM · 14h 45m
Aug: 5:09 AM – 6:51 PM · 13h 41m
Sep: 5:52 AM – 6:08 PM · 12h 16m
Oct: 6:35 AM – 5:25 PM · 10h 51m
Nov: 7:12 AM – 4:48 PM · 9h 35m
Dec: 7:31 AM – 4:29 PM · 8h 59m
Daylight Longest: 15h 02m · Shortest: 8h 58m

Nearby Stations

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