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Frost dates for Bakersville, CT
NOAA weather station USC00060227 at 686 ft elevation. Based on 29 years within 1991-2020. Last verified 2026-10-17.
Last spring freeze (32°F)
May 8
median: freeze still happened after this date in half of years
May 14 30% risk · May 22 10% risk
First fall freeze (32°F)
Oct 5
median: a freeze had happened by this date in half of years
Sep 25 10% chance of a freeze earlier than this
Freeze-free season
151 days
median length between last spring and first fall 32°F freeze
How to read these dates
Spring: a "10% risk" date means NOAA's 1991-2020 data put the chance of a 32°F or colder night after that date at 10%. The "30% risk" date is the convention used by some popular frost calculators (the Old Farmer's Almanac says it uses a 30% probability threshold, source). Fall: a "10%" date means a 10% chance the first freeze comes before it. Source: NOAA readme.
Full table for this station
| Threshold | Spring: latest-freeze date at risk of 10% / 30% / 50% | Fall: first-freeze date at chance of 10% / 50% |
|---|---|---|
| 36°F (frost possible) | May 31 / May 24 / May 19 | Sep 15 / Sep 27 |
| 32°F (freeze) | May 22 / May 14 / May 8 | Sep 25 / Oct 5 |
| 28°F (hard freeze) | May 11 / May 1 / Apr 26 | Oct 3 / Oct 18 |
Also at 32°F, last-freeze 70% date May 1 and 90% date Apr 24 (frost still likely after these early dates). Data quality: Standard: 24+ years of qualifying data. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020, station USC00060227, read 2026-10-17.
Is Memorial Day safe here?
Many New England gardeners wait for Memorial Day (it falls between May 25 and May 31). At this station, NOAA's chance of a 32°F or colder night after May 25 is under 10%, and after May 31 is under 10%. Your own spot may differ. See all stations.
Your planting schedule
Pick how cautious you want to be. The dates apply UNH Extension's per-crop rules (UNH fact sheet, read 2026-10-17) to this station's last-freeze date. UNH's sheet does not say which probability its "last frost" means, so you choose. These are planning dates, not instructions; follow your seed packet and the weather.
Showing the schedule for the 2027 season (dates repeat yearly). Table below defaults to Typical; it updates when you choose.
| Crop | Start seeds indoors | Outdoors | UNH Extension rule used |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spinach | Feb 19 – Mar 26 | Set out Apr 2 – Apr 23 | Start 4-6 wk before set-out; set out 3-6 wk before last frost. |
| Broccoli | Mar 5 – Apr 2 | Set out Apr 16 – Apr 30 | Start 4-6 wk before set-out; set out 2-4 wk before last frost. |
| Brussels sprout | Mar 5 – Apr 2 | Set out Apr 16 – Apr 30 | Start 4-6 wk before set-out; set out 2-4 wk before last frost. |
| Cabbage | Mar 5 – Mar 19 | Set out Apr 16 | Start 4-6 wk before set-out; set out 4 wk before last frost. |
| Kale | Mar 5 – Mar 19 | Set out Apr 16 | Start 4-6 wk before set-out; set out 4 wk before last frost. |
| Kohlrabi | Mar 5 – Mar 19 | Set out Apr 16 | Start 4-6 wk before set-out; set out 4 wk before last frost. |
| Leek | Feb 5 – Feb 19 | Set out Apr 16 | Start 8-10 wk before set-out; set out 4 wk before last frost. |
| Lettuce | Mar 12 – Mar 26 | Set out Apr 16 – Apr 23 | Start 4-5 wk before set-out; set out 3-4 wk before last frost. |
| Onion | Feb 5 – Feb 19 | Set out Apr 16 | Start 8-10 wk before set-out; set out 4 wk before last frost. |
| Radish | — | Sow Apr 16 – Apr 30 | Sow seed in garden 2-4 wk before last frost. |
| Turnip | — | Sow Apr 16 – Apr 30 | Sow seed in garden 2-4 wk before last frost. |
| Parsley | Feb 12 – Feb 26 | Set out Apr 23 – Apr 30 | Start 9-10 wk before set-out; set out 2-3 wk before last frost. |
| Cauliflower | Mar 19 – Apr 2 | Set out Apr 30 | Start 4-6 wk before set-out; set out 2 wk before last frost. |
| Potato | — | Sow Apr 30 – May 7 | Plant seed potatoes 1-2 wk before last frost. |
| Swiss chard | Mar 19 – Apr 2 | Set out Apr 30; or sow Apr 16 | Start 4-6 wk before set-out; set out 2 wk before last frost; or sow seed 4 wk before last frost. |
| Bean | — | Sow on/after May 14 | Sow seed in garden after last frost. |
| Celery | Feb 19 – Mar 5 | Set out on/after May 14 | Start 10-12 wk before set-out; set out after last frost. |
| Parsnip | — | Sow on/after May 14 | Sow seed in garden after last frost. |
| Cucumber | Apr 23 – May 7 | Set out May 21 – May 28 Direct sow when soil reaches 70°F | Start 3-4 wk before set-out; set out 1-2 wk after last frost; or sow when soil warms to 70°F. |
| Sweet potato | — | Plant slips May 21 – May 28 | Plant slips (young plants) 1-2 wk after last frost. |
| Tomato | Mar 26 – Apr 16 | Set out May 21 – May 28 | Start 6-8 wk before set-out; set out 1-2 wk after last frost. |
| Basil | Apr 2 – Apr 16 | Set out May 28 | Start 6-8 wk before set-out; set out 2 wk after last frost. |
| Eggplant | Mar 19 – Apr 9 | Set out May 28 – Jun 4 | Start 8-10 wk before set-out; set out 2-3 wk after last frost. |
| Melon | Apr 30 – May 7 | Set out May 28 | Start 3-4 wk before set-out; set out 2 wk after last frost. |
| Pepper | Mar 19 – Apr 2 | Set out May 28 | Start 8-10 wk before set-out; set out 2 wk after last frost. |
| Pumpkin | Apr 30 – May 7 | Set out May 28 Direct sow when soil reaches 70°F | Start 3-4 wk before set-out; set out 2 wk after last frost; or sow when soil warms to 70°F. |
| Summer squash | Apr 30 – May 7 | Set out May 28 Direct sow when soil reaches 70°F | Start 3-4 wk before set-out; set out 2 wk after last frost; or sow when soil warms to 70°F. |
| Winter squash | Apr 30 – May 7 | Set out May 28 Direct sow when soil reaches 70°F | Start 3-4 wk before set-out; set out 2 wk after last frost; or sow when soil warms to 70°F. |
| Zucchini | Apr 30 – May 7 | Set out May 28 Direct sow when soil reaches 70°F | Start 3-4 wk before set-out; set out 2 wk after last frost; or sow when soil warms to 70°F. |
| Rutabaga | — | Sow Jun 15 – Jul 15 | Sow seed in garden mid-June to mid-July (fixed dates, not tied to frost). |
| Beet | — | Sow when soil reaches 45°F (use a soil thermometer) | Sow seed in garden when soil warms to 45°F. |
| Carrot | — | Sow when soil reaches 60°F (use a soil thermometer) | Sow seed in garden when soil warms to 60°F. |
| Corn | — | Sow when soil reaches 60°F (use a soil thermometer) | Sow seed in garden when soil warms to 60°F. |
| Pea | — | Sow as soon as soil thaws | Sow seed in garden as soon as soil thaws. |
Fall: when the garden ends
At this station the median first 32°F freeze is Oct 5; there is a 10% chance of one before Sep 25. Tender crops (tomatoes, peppers, basil) can be damaged at 33-36°F (Almanac.com notes some plants are damaged in that range); the 36°F first-frost date here is median Sep 27 and 10% date Sep 15. UNH Extension notes many fall vegetables tolerate mild frosts down to about 28°F (median first 28°F here: Oct 18), and that row covers can extend the season. UNH: Fall vegetable gardening, read 2026-10-17.
Your garden is not the weather station
This station sits at 686 ft. UNH Extension says first-freeze dates vary "even between relatively close locations, based on factors such as elevation" (source), and notes that gardeners who keep garden journals can use their own records. Gardeners on Reddit describe the same thing: elevation and cold spots change when they can plant (for example r/vermont). Treat these dates as a starting point.
Nearby stations
- Burlington, CT: 5 mi away, 505 ft elevation, median last 32°F freeze Apr 25
- Barkhamsted, CT: 6 mi away, 710 ft elevation, median last 32°F freeze Apr 30
- Norfolk 2 SW, CT: 14 mi away, 1,340 ft elevation, median last 32°F freeze May 3
- Hartford Bradley Intl AP, CT: 18 mi away, 190 ft elevation, median last 32°F freeze Apr 21
- Hartford Brainard Fld, CT: 20 mi away, 19 ft elevation, median last 32°F freeze Apr 17