Last frost date in Rutland, Vermont
May 15
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by May 1; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 31.
September 27
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by September 13.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Rutland (USC00436995), 1.1 miles from Rutland, elevation 620 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | May 1 | May 15 | May 31 |
| First frost in fall | Sept 13 | Sept 27 | Oct 8 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 132
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | May 29 | Sept 16 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | May 15 | Sept 27 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | May 2 | Oct 5 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 164
What to plant now in Rutland
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around May 10 Rutland: May 15
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around September 30 Rutland: September 27
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 Vermont
- Essex Junction 61 mi · last frost May 2
- Burlington 62 mi · last frost Apr 29