Last frost date in Johnson City, Tennessee
April 19
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 2; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 7.
October 24
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 10.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Elizabethton (USC00402806), 7.4 miles from Johnson City, elevation 1,487 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
This station is also the nearest one for Elizabethton, so its frost dates are the same as Johnson City's.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Apr 2 | Apr 19 | May 7 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 10 | Oct 24 | Nov 5 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 187
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | Apr 30 | Oct 16 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 19 | Oct 24 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 5 | Nov 1 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 94
What to plant now in Johnson City
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 20 Johnson City: April 19
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 20 Johnson City: 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
- Kingsport 15 mi · last frost Apr 9
- Bristol 17 mi · last frost Apr 16
- Greeneville 27 mi · last frost Apr 20
- Morristown 52 mi · last frost Apr 10
- Sevierville 74 mi · last frost Apr 6