Frost dates for 04228East Livermore, ME
The average last spring frost in East Livermore is May 11 and the average first fall frost is September 29, giving a typical growing season of about 138 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- May 11
- Average first fall frost
- Sep 29
- Growing season
- 138 days
Safer after May 24 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Sep 16 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 191 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 10 · May 23 · Jun 6 | Sep 7 · Sep 19 · Sep 30 | 117 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 29 · May 11 · May 24 | Sep 16 · Sep 29 · Oct 11 | 138 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Apr 18 · Apr 30 · May 12 | Sep 26 · Oct 8 · Oct 26 | 162 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for East Livermore
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 10 – Jun 16 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | May 27 – Jun 9 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Apr 10 – May 11 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Jun 10 – Jul 11 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Apr 27 – May 26 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Jun 10 – Jul 11 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Jun 10 – Jun 19 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | May 27 – Jul 11 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Jun 10 – Jul 11 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | May 27 – Jul 12 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | May 27 – Jun 9 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Jun 10 – Jul 11 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Jun 3 – Jun 26 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 10 – May 26 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Apr 10 – Jun 10 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 27 – Mar 26 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 27 – May 26 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 23 – Apr 26 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 27 – May 26 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | May 30 – Jun 9 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jun 29 – Jul 10 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 13 – Apr 10 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 10 – May 11 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | May 20 – Jun 19 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jun 19 – Jul 20 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 10 – Jun 26 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 19 – Aug 5 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 3 – May 17 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 6 – Aug 10 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 10 – May 31 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 19 – Aug 20 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 27 – May 17 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 12 – Jul 20 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 11 – Jun 26 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | May 20 – Jul 5 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Sep 19 – Oct 20 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 04228 is matched to the NOAA station Livermore Falls 1 E, ME, 8.4 km away, at 380 ft elevation (45 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Livermore Falls 1 E, ME (used) | 380 ft | May 11 | Sep 29 |
| Hartford, ME | 705 ft | May 6 | Oct 3 |
| Turner, ME | 565 ft | May 1 | Oct 10 |
| Augusta State Ap, ME | 350 ft | Apr 27 | Oct 16 |
Frost dates near East Livermore
- Livermore Falls, ME 04254 · last May 1, first Oct 10
- Kents Hill, ME 04349 · last May 6, first Oct 3
- Livermore, ME 04253 · last May 1, first Oct 10
- Wayne, ME 04284 · last Apr 27, first Oct 16
- North Turner, ME 04266 · last May 1, first Oct 10
- Leeds, ME 04263 · last May 1, first Oct 10
- Readfield, ME 04355 · last Apr 27, first Oct 16
- Jay, ME 04239 · last May 16, first Sep 26
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in East Livermore, ME?
- For ZIP code 04228, the average last spring frost (32°F) is May 11, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Livermore Falls 1 E, ME weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 24.
- When is the first frost in East Livermore, ME?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is September 29. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by September 16, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 04228?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 138 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.