Last frost date in Newport, Rhode Island
April 7
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by March 28; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after April 21.
November 13
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 31.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Newport Rose (USC00375215), 2.3 miles from Newport, elevation 15 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Mar 28 | Apr 7 | Apr 21 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 31 | Nov 13 | Nov 27 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 216
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | Apr 23 | Nov 1 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 7 | Nov 13 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Mar 28 | Nov 25 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 89
What to plant now in Newport
- Mustard greensAug 15 – Nov 1Now
- Garden peasSept 1 – Nov 1Now
- ParsleySept 1 – Nov 15Now
- RadishesSept 1 – Nov 15Now
- SpinachSept 15 – Nov 1Now
- Corn saladOct 1 – Dec 1Now
- Onion setsOct 1 – Dec 1Now
- Upland cressOct 1 – Dec 1Now
- Asparagus plantsDec 1 – Jan 1Soon
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 10 Newport: April 7
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around November 10 Newport: November 13
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 Rhode Island
- Providence 24 mi · last frost Apr 11
- Pawtucket 28 mi · last frost Apr 22