Frost Dates for Fall Creek Falls Sp, TN

Elevation: 546 m

Frost Dates

Last Spring Frost (50%) A 50% chance that the last spring frost has already passed by this date. Most gardeners use this as their primary planting guide. April 21
First Fall Frost (50%) A 50% chance that the first fall frost has occurred by this date. Plan to harvest or protect tender plants before this date. October 19

30% Probability

Only 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 29
First Fall Frost October 13

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze April 8
First Fall Hard Freeze October 29
35.64°N, 85.36°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

181 Days April 21 to October 19

USDA Hardiness Zone

Hardiness 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

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Köppen Climate

The Köppen climate classification system categorizes climates based on temperature and precipitation patterns.
Cfa Humid Subtropical

Hot, humid summers and mild winters with rain year-round. Long growing seasons support a wide variety of vegetables, fruits, and ornamentals. The most common climate in the eastern US.

Köppen climate map

Temperature

Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low Light Frost (32°F) Hard Frost (28°F)
Temperature table
Average monthly temperatures (°F)
Month Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low
January46°36°25°
February50°39°28°
March58°46°34°
April68°55°42°
May75°63°51°
June81°70°58°
July85°73°62°
August84°73°61°
September80°67°55°
October71°57°43°
November59°46°33°
December49°39°29°

Precipitation

Precipitation table
Average monthly precipitation (inches)
MonthPrecipitation
January6.5
February7.3
March8.9
April8.0
May5.9
June5.6
July6.7
August6.8
September7.2
October7.6
November7.8
December7.8

Sunrise / Sunset

Daylight Central Time (CT) Longest: 14h 25m · Shortest: 9h 35m
Sunrise and sunset table
Sunrise, sunset, and daylight on the 15th of each month (Central Time (CT))
Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight
January6:56 AM4:46 PM9h 50m
February6:35 AM5:17 PM10h 42m
March6:59 AM6:43 PM11h 44m
April6:14 AM7:09 PM12h 55m
May5:41 AM7:34 PM13h 53m
June5:30 AM7:54 PM14h 24m
July5:41 AM7:53 PM14h 11m
August6:05 AM7:26 PM13h 21m
September6:30 AM6:42 PM12h 13m
October6:54 AM5:59 PM11h 04m
November6:24 AM4:29 PM10h 05m
December6:49 AM4:25 PM9h 36m

Nearby Stations

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