New England frost dates and planting calendar
Find the weather station nearest you in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island or Vermont, then see last and first freeze dates, a crop-by-crop schedule, and trusted sources. Data: NOAA 1991-2020 normals. Last verified 2026-10-17.
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Fall is here: first-freeze dates
The median first 32°F freeze at New England stations ranges from about Sep 13 to Nov 15. Open your station to see the early-risk date and when tender crops are at risk.
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Guide, not a guarantee. These are historical station averages, not forecasts for your garden.