Frost Dates for Kingston, MA

Based on data from Plymouth-Kingston 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 15
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 1
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 21
First Fall Frost October 27

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze April 3
First Fall Hard Freeze November 13
41.99°N, -70.72°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

200 Days April 15 to November 1

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.

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°
31°
High: 41°F
Avg: 31°F
Low: 22°F
Jan
33°
High: 43°F
Avg: 33°F
Low: 23°F
Feb
39°
High: 49°F
Avg: 39°F
Low: 29°F
Mar
49°
High: 59°F
Avg: 49°F
Low: 38°F
Apr
59°
High: 69°F
Avg: 59°F
Low: 48°F
May
68°
High: 79°F
Avg: 68°F
Low: 58°F
Jun
74°
High: 84°F
Avg: 74°F
Low: 64°F
Jul
73°
High: 82°F
Avg: 73°F
Low: 63°F
Aug
66°
High: 76°F
Avg: 66°F
Low: 57°F
Sep
56°
High: 65°F
Avg: 56°F
Low: 46°F
Oct
46°
High: 55°F
Avg: 46°F
Low: 36°F
Nov
37°
High: 46°F
Avg: 37°F
Low: 28°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" 6.7"
5.9"
5.86"
Jan
5.4"
5.42"
Feb
6.2"
6.23"
Mar
5.0"
5.04"
Apr
4.0"
3.99"
May
3.2"
3.21"
Jun
3.9"
3.86"
Jul
4.0"
4.04"
Aug
4.0"
3.97"
Sep
4.5"
4.50"
Oct
5.6"
5.61"
Nov
6.7"
6.74"
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec9.5h10.5h11.5h13h14.5h15h15h13.5h12.5h11h9.5h9h
Jan: 7:22 AM – 4:38 PM · 9h 16m
Feb: 6:49 AM – 5:11 PM · 10h 22m
Mar: 6:10 AM – 5:50 PM · 11h 40m
Apr: 5:26 AM – 6:34 PM · 13h 09m
May: 4:49 AM – 7:11 PM · 14h 23m
Jun: 4:29 AM – 7:31 PM · 15h 03m
Jul: 4:37 AM – 7:23 PM · 14h 46m
Aug: 5:09 AM – 6:51 PM · 13h 42m
Sep: 5:52 AM – 6:08 PM · 12h 16m
Oct: 6:35 AM – 5:25 PM · 10h 50m
Nov: 7:13 AM – 4:47 PM · 9h 34m
Dec: 7:31 AM – 4:29 PM · 8h 57m
Daylight Longest: 15h 04m · Shortest: 8h 56m

Nearby Stations

Plymouth Muni AP, MA April 30 - October 16 Middleboro, MA April 23 - October 16 Bridgewater, MAMay 1 - October 9 E Wareham, MA April 21 - October 24 Brockton, MAApril 22 - October 19 Rochester, MA April 23 - October 21

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