Frost dates for 03262North Woodstock, NH
The average last spring frost in North Woodstock is May 7 and the average first fall frost is October 4, giving a typical growing season of about 149 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- May 7
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 4
- Growing season
- 149 days
Safer after May 19 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Sep 22 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 187 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 8 · May 20 · Jun 1 | Sep 11 · Sep 24 · Oct 5 | 126 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 25 · May 7 · May 19 | Sep 22 · Oct 4 · Oct 19 | 149 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Apr 10 · Apr 24 · May 5 | Oct 2 · Oct 17 · Nov 3 | 175 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for North Woodstock
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 6 – Jun 12 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | May 23 – Jun 14 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Apr 6 – May 7 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Jun 6 – Jul 7 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Apr 23 – May 22 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Jun 6 – Jul 7 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Jun 6 – Jun 24 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | May 23 – Jul 7 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Jun 6 – Jul 7 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | May 23 – Jul 17 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | May 23 – Jun 14 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Jun 6 – Jul 7 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | May 30 – Jun 22 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 6 – May 22 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Apr 6 – Jun 6 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 23 – Mar 22 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 23 – May 22 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 19 – Apr 22 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 23 – May 22 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 4 – Jun 14 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 4 – Jul 15 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 9 – Apr 6 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 6 – May 7 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | May 25 – Jun 24 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jun 24 – Jul 25 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 6 – Jun 22 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 24 – Aug 10 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 30 – May 13 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 11 – Aug 15 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 6 – May 27 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 24 – Aug 25 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 23 – May 13 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 17 – Jul 25 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 7 – Jun 22 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | May 25 – Jul 10 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Sep 24 – Oct 25 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 03262 is matched to the NOAA station Lincoln Nepp, NH, 1.3 km away, at 807 ft elevation (30 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Nepp, NH (used) | 807 ft | May 7 | Oct 4 |
| Waterville Valley Nepp, NH | 1,429 ft | May 15 | Sep 28 |
| Benton 5 Sw, NH | 1,200 ft | May 15 | Sep 28 |
| Wentworth, NH | 653 ft | May 12 | Oct 6 |
Frost dates near North Woodstock
- Lincoln, NH 03251 · last May 15, first Sep 28
- Woodstock, NH 03293 · last May 20, first Sep 27
- Thornton, NH 03285 · last May 20, first Sep 27
- Glencliff, NH 03238 · last May 15, first Sep 28
- Waterville Valley, NH 03215 · last May 15, first Sep 28
- Warren, NH 03279 · last May 15, first Sep 28
- Franconia, NH 03580 · last May 24, first Sep 18
- Campton, NH 03223 · last May 20, first Sep 27
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in North Woodstock, NH?
- For ZIP code 03262, the average last spring frost (32°F) is May 7, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Lincoln Nepp, NH weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 19.
- When is the first frost in North Woodstock, NH?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 4. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by September 22, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 03262?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 149 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.