Last frost date in Franklin Town, Massachusetts
April 30
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 17; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 14.
October 9
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by September 29.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station West Medway (USC00199316), 3.5 miles from Franklin Town, elevation 210 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Apr 17 | Apr 30 | May 14 |
| First frost in fall | Sept 29 | Oct 9 | Oct 23 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 162
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | May 11 | Oct 1 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 30 | Oct 9 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 16 | Oct 22 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 152
What to plant now in Franklin Town
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 30 Franklin Town: April 30
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 10 Franklin Town: October 9
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
- North Attleborough Town 9 mi · last frost Apr 22
- Attleboro 12 mi · last frost Apr 27
- Framingham 15 mi · last frost Apr 26
- Randolph Town 19 mi · last frost Apr 18
- Marlborough 20 mi · last frost May 2