Frost Dates for Vineyard Haven, MA

Based on data from Vineyard Haven AP weather station, 4 miles away

Elevation: 46 ft

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. May 7
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 9
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 16
First Fall Frost October 3

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze April 26
First Fall Hard Freeze October 25
41.45°N, -70.60°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

155 Days May 7 to October 9

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: 39°F
Avg: 31°F
Low: 23°F
Jan
32°
High: 40°F
Avg: 32°F
Low: 23°F
Feb
37°
High: 46°F
Avg: 37°F
Low: 29°F
Mar
46°
High: 55°F
Avg: 46°F
Low: 36°F
Apr
55°
High: 65°F
Avg: 55°F
Low: 46°F
May
64°
High: 73°F
Avg: 64°F
Low: 55°F
Jun
70°
High: 79°F
Avg: 70°F
Low: 61°F
Jul
69°
High: 79°F
Avg: 69°F
Low: 60°F
Aug
63°
High: 73°F
Avg: 63°F
Low: 52°F
Sep
53°
High: 63°F
Avg: 53°F
Low: 43°F
Oct
45°
High: 54°F
Avg: 45°F
Low: 36°F
Nov
37°
High: 45°F
Avg: 37°F
Low: 29°F
Dec
32°F
28°F
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low Light Frost (32°F) Hard Frost (28°F)

Precipitation

0" 2" 4" 5.1"
3.8"
3.77"
Jan
3.6"
3.65"
Feb
4.7"
4.73"
Mar
4.4"
4.36"
Apr
3.4"
3.41"
May
2.4"
2.37"
Jun
1.6"
1.59"
Jul
1.5"
1.46"
Aug
2.5"
2.51"
Sep
5.0"
5.01"
Oct
5.0"
4.96"
Nov
5.1"
5.07"
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec9.5h10.5h11.5h13h14.5h15h14.5h13.5h12.5h11h9.5h9h
Jan: 7:12 AM – 4:32 PM · 9h 19m
Feb: 6:45 AM – 5:09 PM · 10h 24m
Mar: 7:02 AM – 6:42 PM · 11h 40m
Apr: 6:09 AM – 7:16 PM · 13h 07m
May: 5:29 AM – 7:49 PM · 14h 20m
Jun: 5:13 AM – 8:12 PM · 14h 59m
Jul: 5:27 AM – 8:09 PM · 14h 43m
Aug: 5:57 AM – 7:37 PM · 13h 40m
Sep: 6:29 AM – 6:45 PM · 12h 16m
Oct: 7:02 AM – 5:53 PM · 10h 51m
Nov: 6:39 AM – 4:16 PM · 9h 37m
Dec: 7:08 AM – 4:09 PM · 9h 01m
Daylight Eastern Time (ET) Longest: 14h 60m · Shortest: 9h 00m

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