Frost dates for 03048Greenville, NH
The average last spring frost in Greenville is May 10 and the average first fall frost is October 6, giving a typical growing season of about 147 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- May 10
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 6
- Growing season
- 147 days
Safer after May 27 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Sep 25 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 190 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 7 · May 23 · Jun 9 | Sep 13 · Sep 28 · Oct 8 | 125 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 26 · May 10 · May 27 | Sep 25 · Oct 6 · Oct 21 | 147 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Apr 12 · Apr 26 · May 13 | Oct 2 · Oct 18 · Nov 3 | 174 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Greenville
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 9 – Jun 15 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | May 26 – Jun 16 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Apr 9 – May 10 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Jun 9 – Jul 10 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Apr 26 – May 25 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Jun 9 – Jul 10 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Jun 9 – Jun 26 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | May 26 – Jul 10 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Jun 9 – Jul 10 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | May 26 – Jul 19 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | May 26 – Jun 16 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Jun 9 – Jul 10 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Jun 2 – Jun 25 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 9 – May 25 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Apr 9 – Jun 9 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 26 – Mar 25 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 26 – May 25 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 22 – Apr 25 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 26 – May 25 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 6 – Jun 16 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 6 – Jul 17 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 12 – Apr 9 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 9 – May 10 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | May 27 – Jun 26 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jun 26 – Jul 27 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 9 – Jun 25 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 26 – Aug 12 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 2 – May 16 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 13 – Aug 17 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 9 – May 30 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 26 – Aug 27 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 26 – May 16 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 19 – Jul 27 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 10 – Jun 25 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | May 27 – Jul 12 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Sep 26 – Oct 27 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 03048 is matched to the NOAA station Greenville 1 Nne, NH, 4.9 km away, at 900 ft elevation (208 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville 1 Nne, NH (used) | 900 ft | May 10 | Oct 6 |
| Milford, NH | 320 ft | May 3 | Oct 5 |
| E Milford, NH | 240 ft | Apr 28 | Oct 8 |
| Fitchburg Coop, MA | 665 ft | May 1 | Oct 9 |
Frost dates near Greenville
- Brookline, NH 03033 · last May 3, first Oct 5
- New Ipswich, NH 03071 · last May 5, first Oct 6
- West Townsend, MA 01474 · last Apr 29, first Oct 11
- Ashby, MA 01431 · last May 10, first Oct 6
- Wilton, NH 03086 · last May 3, first Oct 5
- Temple, NH 03084 · last May 5, first Oct 6
- Milford, NH 03055 · last May 3, first Oct 5
- Townsend, MA 01469 · last Apr 29, first Oct 11
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Greenville, NH?
- For ZIP code 03048, the average last spring frost (32°F) is May 10, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Greenville 1 Nne, NH weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 27.
- When is the first frost in Greenville, NH?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 6. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by September 25, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 03048?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 147 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.