Frost Dates for Oakland, TN

Based on data from Moscow weather station, 12 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. March 29
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 3
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 5
First Fall Frost October 29

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze March 16
First Fall Hard Freeze November 13
35.23°N, -89.52°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

219 Days March 29 to November 3

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 8a

Avg. annual minimum: 10 to 15°F (−12 to −9°C)

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Köppen Climate iThe 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

20° 40° 60° 80° 100°
40°
High: 51°F
Avg: 40°F
Low: 30°F
Jan
44°
High: 55°F
Avg: 44°F
Low: 33°F
Feb
52°
High: 64°F
Avg: 52°F
Low: 40°F
Mar
61°
High: 73°F
Avg: 61°F
Low: 50°F
Apr
70°
High: 80°F
Avg: 70°F
Low: 60°F
May
77°
High: 87°F
Avg: 77°F
Low: 67°F
Jun
81°
High: 90°F
Avg: 81°F
Low: 71°F
Jul
80°
High: 90°F
Avg: 80°F
Low: 70°F
Aug
73°
High: 85°F
Avg: 73°F
Low: 62°F
Sep
62°
High: 75°F
Avg: 62°F
Low: 49°F
Oct
51°
High: 64°F
Avg: 51°F
Low: 39°F
Nov
43°
High: 53°F
Avg: 43°F
Low: 33°F
Dec
32°F
28°F
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low Light Frost (32°F) Hard Frost (28°F)

Precipitation

0" 4" 8" 12" 16.0"
10.5"
10.51"
Jan
11.7"
11.71"
Feb
15.0"
15.00"
Mar
13.7"
13.74"
Apr
16.0"
15.99"
May
14.0"
14.00"
Jun
12.0"
11.97"
Jul
15.4"
15.40"
Aug
11.9"
11.94"
Sep
13.7"
13.68"
Oct
15.1"
15.12"
Nov
14.9"
14.87"
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec10h10.5h11.5h13h14h14.5h14h13.5h12h11h10h9.5h
Jan: 7:03 AM – 4:57 PM · 9h 53m
Feb: 6:38 AM – 5:22 PM · 10h 44m
Mar: 6:08 AM – 5:52 PM · 11h 44m
Apr: 5:33 AM – 6:27 PM · 12h 53m
May: 5:05 AM – 6:55 PM · 13h 51m
Jun: 4:50 AM – 7:10 PM · 14h 21m
Jul: 4:56 AM – 7:04 PM · 14h 09m
Aug: 5:20 AM – 6:40 PM · 13h 19m
Sep: 5:54 AM – 6:06 PM · 12h 12m
Oct: 6:27 AM – 5:33 PM · 11h 05m
Nov: 6:56 AM – 5:04 PM · 10h 07m
Dec: 7:11 AM – 4:49 PM · 9h 39m
Daylight Longest: 14h 22m · Shortest: 9h 38m

Nearby Stations

Ames Plantation, TN April 1 - November 3 Collierville, TN March 29 - November 3 Holly Springs 4 N, MS April 6 - October 28 Holly Springs 4 N, MS April 6 - October 26 Germantown 4se, TN March 22 - November 7 Ashland, MSMarch 29 - November 6

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