Frost dates for 01347Lake Pleasant, MA
The average last spring frost in Lake Pleasant is May 5 and the average first fall frost is October 8, giving a typical growing season of about 156 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- May 5
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 8
- Growing season
- 156 days
Safer after May 19 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Sep 28 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 185 days
Frost risk by date
NOAA reports frost dates as probabilities. The middle date is the average (a 50% chance). For spring, the 10% date is a safer planting date: frost after it happens in about 1 year in 10. Light frost (36°F) can damage tender plants; a hard freeze (28°F) kills most annuals.
| Temperature | Last spring: 90% / 50% / 10% chance | First fall: 10% / 50% / 90% chance | Growing season (50%) | Years with at least one |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | May 3 · May 17 · May 30 | Sep 17 · Sep 30 · Oct 11 | 134 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 23 · May 5 · May 19 | Sep 28 · Oct 8 · Oct 23 | 156 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Apr 9 · Apr 23 · May 7 | Oct 6 · Oct 21 · Nov 4 | 179 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Lake Pleasant
Planting windows from the University of Maryland Extension calendar, shifted to your average frost dates. Use them as a starting point and adjust for seed packet instructions and local conditions.
| Crop | Task | Window |
|---|---|---|
| Tomatoes | Start seeds indoors | Apr 4 – Jun 10 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | May 21 – Jun 18 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Apr 4 – May 5 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Jun 4 – Jul 5 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Apr 21 – May 20 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Jun 4 – Jul 5 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Jun 4 – Jun 28 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | May 21 – Jul 5 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Jun 4 – Jul 5 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | May 21 – Jul 21 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | May 21 – Jun 18 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Jun 4 – Jul 5 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | May 28 – Jun 20 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 4 – May 20 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Apr 4 – Jun 4 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 21 – Mar 20 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 21 – May 20 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 17 – Apr 20 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 21 – May 20 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 8 – Jun 18 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 8 – Jul 19 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 7 – Apr 4 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 4 – May 5 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | May 29 – Jun 28 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jun 28 – Jul 29 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 4 – Jun 20 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 28 – Aug 14 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 28 – May 11 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 15 – Aug 19 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 4 – May 25 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 28 – Aug 29 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 21 – May 11 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 21 – Jul 29 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 5 – Jun 20 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | May 29 – Jul 14 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Sep 28 – Oct 29 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 01347 is matched to the NOAA station Amherst, MA, 19 km away, at 145 ft elevation (173 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amherst, MA (used) | 145 ft | May 5 | Oct 8 |
| Greenfield #3, MA | 130 ft | May 1 | Oct 11 |
| Leverett #2, MA | 315 ft | May 2 | Oct 9 |
| Orange Muni Ap, MA | 555 ft | May 4 | Oct 8 |
Frost dates near Lake Pleasant
- Montague, MA 01351 · last May 5, first Oct 8
- Millers Falls, MA 01349 · last May 4, first Oct 8
- Turners Falls, MA 01376 · last May 1, first Oct 11
- Deerfield, MA 01342 · last May 5, first Oct 8
- Erving, MA 01344 · last May 4, first Oct 8
- Gill, MA 01354 · last May 1, first Oct 11
- Greenfield, MA 01302 · last May 5, first Oct 8
- Wendell, MA 01379 · last May 4, first Oct 8
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Lake Pleasant, MA?
- For ZIP code 01347, the average last spring frost (32°F) is May 5, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Amherst, MA weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 19.
- When is the first frost in Lake Pleasant, MA?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 8. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by September 28, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 01347?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 156 days long.
- Are these frost dates a forecast?
- No. They are 30-year averages and probabilities from NOAA weather station records. Use them to plan, then watch your local forecast before planting tender crops or leaving them uncovered.