Frost Dates for Forestdale, MA

Based on data from E Sandwich weather station, 2 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 26
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 26
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 May 1
First Fall Frost October 20

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze April 12
First Fall Hard Freeze November 5
41.69°N, -70.50°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

183 Days April 26 to October 26

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 6b

Avg. annual minimum: −5 to 0°F (−21 to −18°C)

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

Cfb Oceanic (Marine West Coast)

Mild year-round with cool summers and wet winters. Excellent for cool-season crops like brassicas, peas, and root vegetables. Extended harvest seasons but summer heat-loving crops may struggle.

Köppen climate map

Temperature

20° 40° 60° 80°
29°
High: 38°F
Avg: 29°F
Low: 20°F
Jan
31°
High: 40°F
Avg: 31°F
Low: 22°F
Feb
36°
High: 45°F
Avg: 36°F
Low: 27°F
Mar
46°
High: 55°F
Avg: 46°F
Low: 36°F
Apr
56°
High: 65°F
Avg: 56°F
Low: 47°F
May
64°
High: 71°F
Avg: 64°F
Low: 56°F
Jun
70°
High: 77°F
Avg: 70°F
Low: 63°F
Jul
69°
High: 76°F
Avg: 69°F
Low: 62°F
Aug
62°
High: 70°F
Avg: 62°F
Low: 55°F
Sep
52°
High: 61°F
Avg: 52°F
Low: 44°F
Oct
43°
High: 52°F
Avg: 43°F
Low: 35°F
Nov
35°
High: 44°F
Avg: 35°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" 7.3"
5.7"
5.74"
Jan
5.9"
5.87"
Feb
6.3"
6.32"
Mar
5.6"
5.61"
Apr
4.6"
4.56"
May
4.6"
4.63"
Jun
4.2"
4.19"
Jul
4.3"
4.27"
Aug
3.8"
3.82"
Sep
5.0"
5.05"
Oct
7.3"
7.34"
Nov
6.2"
6.17"
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec9.5h10.5h11.5h13h14.5h15h14.5h13.5h12.5h11h9.5h9h
Jan: 7:21 AM – 4:39 PM · 9h 18m
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 21m
Jun: 4:30 AM – 7:30 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 36m
Dec: 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM · 8h 59m
Daylight Longest: 15h 02m · Shortest: 8h 58m

Nearby Stations

Hyannis, MAApril 16 - October 30 Hyannis Barnstable Muni AP, MA April 22 - October 28 E Wareham, MA April 21 - October 24 Woods Hole Golf Club, MA April 11 - November 11 W Harwich, MA April 13 - November 3 Plymouth Muni AP, MA April 30 - October 16

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