Frost Dates for Lower Burrell, PA

Based on data from Acmetonia Lock 3 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 16
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 23
First Fall Frost October 26

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze April 3
First Fall Hard Freeze November 11
40.55°N, -79.76°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

199 Days April 16 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 6a

Avg. annual minimum: −10 to −5°F (−23 to −21°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

10° 30° 50° 70° 90°
28°
High: 36°F
Avg: 28°F
Low: 19°F
Jan
30°
High: 40°F
Avg: 30°F
Low: 21°F
Feb
38°
High: 49°F
Avg: 38°F
Low: 28°F
Mar
50°
High: 62°F
Avg: 50°F
Low: 38°F
Apr
60°
High: 72°F
Avg: 60°F
Low: 49°F
May
68°
High: 79°F
Avg: 68°F
Low: 58°F
Jun
73°
High: 83°F
Avg: 73°F
Low: 62°F
Jul
71°
High: 82°F
Avg: 71°F
Low: 61°F
Aug
65°
High: 76°F
Avg: 65°F
Low: 54°F
Sep
53°
High: 64°F
Avg: 53°F
Low: 43°F
Oct
42°
High: 51°F
Avg: 42°F
Low: 32°F
Nov
34°
High: 42°F
Avg: 34°F
Low: 26°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" 6.8"
3.1"
3.10"
Jan
2.9"
2.88"
Feb
3.9"
3.88"
Mar
4.3"
4.34"
Apr
5.3"
5.25"
May
6.5"
6.50"
Jun
6.4"
6.40"
Jul
6.8"
6.78"
Aug
5.3"
5.30"
Sep
4.3"
4.34"
Oct
3.9"
3.87"
Nov
3.2"
3.22"
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec9.5h10.5h11.5h13h14.5h15h14.5h13.5h12.5h11h9.5h9h
Jan: 7:18 AM – 4:42 PM · 9h 24m
Feb: 6:47 AM – 5:13 PM · 10h 27m
Mar: 6:10 AM – 5:50 PM · 11h 41m
Apr: 5:27 AM – 6:33 PM · 13h 05m
May: 4:52 AM – 7:08 PM · 14h 15m
Jun: 4:33 AM – 7:27 PM · 14h 53m
Jul: 4:41 AM – 7:19 PM · 14h 38m
Aug: 5:12 AM – 6:48 PM · 13h 37m
Sep: 5:52 AM – 6:08 PM · 12h 15m
Oct: 6:33 AM – 5:27 PM · 10h 53m
Nov: 7:09 AM – 4:51 PM · 9h 42m
Dec: 7:27 AM – 4:33 PM · 9h 07m
Daylight Longest: 14h 54m · Shortest: 9h 06m

Nearby Stations

Natrona Lock 4, PA April 16 - November 2 Murrysville 2 Sw, PA April 22 - October 25 Braddock Lock 2, PA April 5 - November 10 Schenley Lock 5, PA April 21 - October 30 Pittsburgh Allegheny Co AP, PA April 18 - October 28 Mckeesport, PAMay 2 - October 20

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