Frost dates for 04694Baileyville, ME
The average last spring frost in Baileyville is April 21 and the average first fall frost is October 26, giving a typical growing season of about 185 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 21
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 26
- Growing season
- 185 days
Safer after May 2 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 7 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 171 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 22 · May 2 · May 16 | Sep 26 · Oct 9 · Oct 28 | 158 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 9 · Apr 21 · May 2 | Oct 7 · Oct 26 · Nov 9 | 185 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 31 · Apr 10 · Apr 22 | Oct 22 · Nov 7 · Nov 21 | 210 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Baileyville
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 21 – May 27 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | May 7 – Jul 6 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Mar 21 – Apr 21 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | May 21 – Jun 21 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Apr 7 – May 6 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | May 21 – Jun 21 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | May 21 – Jul 16 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | May 7 – Jun 21 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 21 – Jun 21 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | May 7 – Aug 8 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | May 7 – Jul 6 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | May 21 – Jun 21 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | May 14 – Jun 6 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 21 – May 6 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Mar 21 – May 21 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 7 – Mar 6 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 7 – May 6 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 3 – Apr 6 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 7 – May 6 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 26 – Jul 6 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 26 – Aug 6 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 21 – Mar 21 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 21 – Apr 21 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 16 – Jul 16 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 16 – Aug 16 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 21 – Jun 6 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 16 – Sep 1 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 14 – Apr 27 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 2 – Sep 6 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 21 – May 11 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 16 – Sep 16 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 7 – Apr 27 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 9 – Aug 16 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 21 – Jun 6 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 16 – Aug 1 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 16 – Nov 16 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 04694 is matched to the NOAA station Woodland, ME, 8.1 km away, at 123 ft elevation (386 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodland, ME (used) | 123 ft | Apr 21 | Oct 26 |
| Wesley, ME | 410 ft | May 2 | Oct 15 |
| Grand Lake Stream, ME | 290 ft | May 4 | Oct 10 |
| Robbinston, ME | 115 ft | May 5 | Oct 13 |
Frost dates near Baileyville
- Meddybemps, ME 04657 · last Apr 21, first Oct 26
- Princeton, ME 04668 · last May 4, first Oct 10
- Calais, ME 04619 · last Apr 21, first Oct 26
- Wesley, ME 04686 · last May 4, first Oct 10
- Grand Lake Stream, ME 04637 · last May 4, first Oct 10
- Robbinston, ME 04671 · last May 5, first Oct 13
- Pembroke, ME 04666 · last May 5, first Oct 13
- Dennysville, ME 04628 · last Apr 29, first Oct 25
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Baileyville, ME?
- For ZIP code 04694, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 21, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Woodland, ME weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 2.
- When is the first frost in Baileyville, ME?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 26. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 7, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 04694?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 185 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.