Frost Dates for Hull, MA

Based on data from Hingham weather station, 5 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 25
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 22
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 30
First Fall Frost October 15

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze April 10
First Fall Hard Freeze November 2
42.30°N, -70.91°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

180 Days April 25 to October 22

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.

Dfa Hot-Summer Continental

Hot summers and cold winters with year-round precipitation. Moderate growing season supports warm-season crops like tomatoes, peppers, and corn. Winter protection extends the harvest.

Köppen climate map

Temperature

20° 40° 60° 80°
30°
High: 38°F
Avg: 30°F
Low: 22°F
Jan
32°
High: 40°F
Avg: 32°F
Low: 23°F
Feb
38°
High: 47°F
Avg: 38°F
Low: 29°F
Mar
48°
High: 58°F
Avg: 48°F
Low: 38°F
Apr
58°
High: 69°F
Avg: 58°F
Low: 48°F
May
67°
High: 77°F
Avg: 67°F
Low: 57°F
Jun
73°
High: 83°F
Avg: 73°F
Low: 63°F
Jul
72°
High: 82°F
Avg: 72°F
Low: 62°F
Aug
65°
High: 74°F
Avg: 65°F
Low: 55°F
Sep
54°
High: 63°F
Avg: 54°F
Low: 44°F
Oct
44°
High: 52°F
Avg: 44°F
Low: 35°F
Nov
35°
High: 43°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"
4.7"
4.69"
Jan
4.5"
4.48"
Feb
5.7"
5.67"
Mar
4.9"
4.91"
Apr
3.8"
3.79"
May
3.9"
3.85"
Jun
5.0"
4.97"
Jul
5.5"
5.47"
Aug
5.6"
5.64"
Sep
6.0"
6.00"
Oct
5.5"
5.46"
Nov
5.8"
5.76"
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec9h10.5h11.5h13h14.5h15h15h13.5h12.5h11h9.5h9h
Jan: 7:23 AM – 4:37 PM · 9h 14m
Feb: 6:50 AM – 5:10 PM · 10h 21m
Mar: 6:10 AM – 5:50 PM · 11h 40m
Apr: 5:25 AM – 6:35 PM · 13h 09m
May: 4:48 AM – 7:12 PM · 14h 24m
Jun: 4:28 AM – 7:32 PM · 15h 04m
Jul: 4:36 AM – 7:24 PM · 14h 48m
Aug: 5:09 AM – 6:51 PM · 13h 43m
Sep: 5:52 AM – 6:08 PM · 12h 16m
Oct: 6:35 AM – 5:25 PM · 10h 49m
Nov: 7:13 AM – 4:47 PM · 9h 33m
Dec: 7:32 AM – 4:28 PM · 8h 56m
Daylight Longest: 15h 05m · Shortest: 8h 55m

Nearby Stations

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