Last frost date in Bristol, Tennessee
April 16
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by March 30; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 5.
October 24
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 11.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Bristol Tri City AP (USW00013877), 12 miles from Bristol, elevation 1,500 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 30 | Apr 16 | May 5 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 11 | Oct 24 | Nov 4 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 190
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | Apr 29 | Oct 15 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 16 | Oct 24 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 1 | Nov 1 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 94
What to plant now in Bristol
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 20 Bristol: April 16
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 20 Bristol: October 24
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 Tennessee
- Johnson City 17 mi · last frost Apr 19
- Kingsport 18 mi · last frost Apr 9
- Greeneville 43 mi · last frost Apr 20
- Morristown 65 mi · last frost Apr 10
- Sevierville 89 mi · last frost Apr 6