Frost Dates for Hermitage, TN

Based on data from Old Hickory Wfo weather station, 5 miles away

Elevation: 486 ft

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 1
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. November 4

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 7
First Fall Frost October 31

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze March 20
First Fall Hard Freeze November 15
36.20°N, 86.62°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

217 Days April 1 to November 4

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 7b

Avg. annual minimum: 5 to 10°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°37°28°
February51°41°30°
March60°49°38°
April70°59°47°
May78°67°56°
June85°75°65°
July89°78°68°
August88°78°67°
September82°72°61°
October72°60°49°
November59°49°38°
December50°41°32°

Precipitation

Precipitation table
Average monthly precipitation (inches)
MonthPrecipitation
January5.8
February6.2
March6.3
April6.5
May6.8
June6.5
July6.9
August6.6
September6.7
October6.6
November5.1
December5.8

Sunrise / Sunset

Daylight Central Time (CT) Longest: 14h 28m · Shortest: 9h 32m
Sunrise and sunset table
Sunrise, sunset, and daylight on the 15th of each month (Central Time (CT))
Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight
January7:02 AM4:49 PM9h 47m
February6:41 AM5:21 PM10h 40m
March7:04 AM6:48 PM11h 43m
April6:19 AM7:14 PM12h 56m
May5:45 AM7:40 PM13h 56m
June5:33 AM8:00 PM14h 27m
July5:45 AM7:59 PM14h 14m
August6:09 AM7:32 PM13h 23m
September6:34 AM6:47 PM12h 13m
October6:60 AM6:03 PM11h 03m
November6:30 AM4:32 PM10h 02m
December6:56 AM4:28 PM9h 32m

Nearby Stations

Old Hickory Dam, TN April 11 - October 29 Shelby Bottoms Nature, TN April 1 - October 31 Nashville Berry Fld, TN April 4 - October 31 Nashville Intl AP, TN March 31 - November 3 Lebanon, TNApril 6 - October 28 White House, TN April 7 - October 30

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