Frost dates for 02051Marshfield Hills, MA
The average last spring frost in Marshfield Hills is April 25 and the average first fall frost is October 22, giving a typical growing season of about 177 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 25
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 22
- Growing season
- 177 days
Safer after May 8 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 6 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 175 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) | Apr 26 · May 6 · May 20 | Sep 28 · Oct 9 · Oct 24 | 154 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 13 · Apr 25 · May 8 | Oct 6 · Oct 22 · Nov 5 | 177 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 29 · Apr 10 · Apr 24 | Oct 19 · Nov 2 · Nov 16 | 205 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Marshfield Hills
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 | Mar 25 – May 31 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | May 11 – Jul 2 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Mar 25 – Apr 25 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | May 25 – Jun 25 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Apr 11 – May 10 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | May 25 – Jun 25 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | May 25 – Jul 12 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | May 11 – Jun 25 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 25 – Jun 25 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | May 11 – Aug 4 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | May 11 – Jul 2 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | May 25 – Jun 25 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | May 18 – Jun 10 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 25 – May 10 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Mar 25 – May 25 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 11 – Mar 10 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 11 – May 10 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 7 – Apr 10 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 11 – May 10 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 22 – Jul 2 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 22 – Aug 2 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 25 – Mar 25 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 25 – Apr 25 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 12 – Jul 12 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 12 – Aug 12 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 25 – Jun 10 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 12 – Aug 28 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 18 – May 1 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 29 – Sep 2 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 25 – May 15 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 12 – Sep 12 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 11 – May 1 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 5 – Aug 12 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 25 – Jun 10 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 12 – Jul 28 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 12 – Nov 12 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 02051 is matched to the NOAA station Hingham, MA, 16.9 km away, at 35 ft elevation (12 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hingham, MA (used) | 35 ft | Apr 25 | Oct 22 |
| Plymouth-Kingston, MA | 45 ft | Apr 15 | Nov 1 |
| Brockton, MA | 75 ft | Apr 22 | Oct 19 |
| Plymouth Muni Ap, MA | 149 ft | Apr 30 | Oct 16 |
Frost dates near Marshfield Hills
- North Marshfield, MA 02059 · last Apr 25, first Oct 22
- Greenbush, MA 02040 · last Apr 25, first Oct 22
- Humarock, MA 02047 · last Apr 15, first Nov 1
- Marshfield, MA 02050 · last Apr 15, first Nov 1
- Scituate, MA 02066 · last Apr 25, first Oct 22
- Norwell, MA 02061 · last Apr 25, first Oct 22
- Hanover, MA 02340 · last Apr 25, first Oct 22
- North Pembroke, MA 02358 · last Apr 15, first Nov 1
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Marshfield Hills, MA?
- For ZIP code 02051, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 25, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Hingham, MA weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 8.
- When is the first frost in Marshfield Hills, MA?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 22. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 6, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 02051?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 177 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.