Frost dates for 04936Eustis, ME
The average last spring frost in Eustis is May 23 and the average first fall frost is September 24, giving a typical growing season of about 123 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- May 23
- Average first fall frost
- Sep 24
- Growing season
- 123 days
Safer after Jun 5 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Sep 9 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 203 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 24 · Jun 4 · Jun 18 | Aug 28 · Sep 11 · Sep 25 | 97 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | May 9 · May 23 · Jun 5 | Sep 9 · Sep 24 · Oct 7 | 123 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Apr 28 · May 9 · May 24 | Sep 21 · Oct 4 · Oct 20 | 148 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Eustis
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 22 – Jun 28 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Jun 8 – Jun 4 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Apr 22 – May 23 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Jun 22 – Jul 23 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | May 9 – Jun 7 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Jun 22 – Jul 23 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Jun 22 – Jun 14 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Jun 8 – Jul 23 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Jun 22 – Jul 23 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Jun 8 – Jul 7 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Jun 8 – Jun 4 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Jun 22 – Jul 23 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Jun 15 – Jul 8 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 22 – Jun 7 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Apr 22 – Jun 22 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 11 – Apr 7 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | May 9 – Jun 7 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Apr 4 – May 8 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | May 9 – Jun 7 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | May 25 – Jun 4 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jun 24 – Jul 5 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 25 – Apr 22 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 22 – May 23 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | May 15 – Jun 14 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jun 14 – Jul 15 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 22 – Jul 8 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 14 – Jul 31 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 15 – May 29 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 1 – Aug 5 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 22 – Jun 12 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 14 – Aug 15 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 9 – May 29 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 7 – Jul 15 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 23 – Jul 8 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | May 15 – Jun 30 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Sep 14 – Oct 15 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 04936 is matched to the NOAA station Rangeley 2 Nw, ME, 38.7 km away, at 1,780 ft elevation (399 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rangeley 2 Nw, ME (used) | 1,780 ft | May 23 | Sep 24 |
| Eustis, ME | 1,260 ft | May 24 | Sep 21 |
| Long Falls Dam, ME | 1,160 ft | May 13 | Sep 30 |
| Rangeley, ME | 1,530 ft | May 23 | Sep 27 |
Frost dates near Eustis
- Stratton, ME 04982 · last May 23, first Sep 27
- Rangeley, ME 04970 · last May 23, first Sep 27
- Oquossoc, ME 04964 · last May 23, first Sep 27
- Jackman, ME 04945 · last May 26, first Sep 23
- West Forks, ME 04985 · last May 13, first Sep 30
- Kingfield, ME 04947 · last May 13, first Sep 30
- Caratunk, ME 04925 · last May 13, first Sep 30
- Phillips, ME 04966 · last May 16, first Sep 26
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Eustis, ME?
- For ZIP code 04936, the average last spring frost (32°F) is May 23, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Rangeley 2 Nw, ME weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after June 5.
- When is the first frost in Eustis, ME?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is September 24. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by September 9, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 04936?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 123 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.