Last frost date in Quincy, Massachusetts
April 25
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 13; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 8.
October 22
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 6.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Hingham (USC00193624), 5.5 miles from Quincy, elevation 35 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
This station is also the nearest one for Braintree Town and Weymouth Town, so their frost dates are the same as Quincy's.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Apr 13 | Apr 25 | May 8 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 6 | Oct 22 | Nov 5 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 177
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | May 6 | Oct 9 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 25 | Oct 22 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 10 | Nov 2 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 115
What to plant now in Quincy
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 20 Quincy: April 25
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 20 Quincy: October 22
Planting dates: USDA Home and Garden Bulletin No. 9 (1967), “Suburban and Farm Vegetable Gardens,” tables 4 and 5. How we match the table.
Nearby in Massachusetts
- Boston 5 mi · last frost Apr 4
- Randolph Town 6 mi · last frost Apr 18
- Cambridge 10 mi · last frost Apr 19
- Brockton 12 mi · last frost Apr 22
- Waltham 15 mi · last frost Apr 28