Frost dates for 05059Quechee, VT
The average last spring frost in Quechee is May 13 and the average first fall frost is October 1, giving a typical growing season of about 141 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- May 13
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 1
- Growing season
- 141 days
Safer after May 27 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Sep 20 (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 24 · Jun 6 | Sep 9 · Sep 23 · Oct 3 | 121 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 29 · May 13 · May 27 | Sep 20 · Oct 1 · Oct 15 | 141 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Apr 18 · Apr 30 · May 15 | Oct 1 · Oct 12 · Oct 31 | 164 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Quechee
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 12 – Jun 18 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | May 29 – Jun 11 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Apr 12 – May 13 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Jun 12 – Jul 13 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Apr 29 – May 28 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Jun 12 – Jul 13 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Jun 12 – Jun 21 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | May 29 – Jul 13 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Jun 12 – Jul 13 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | May 29 – Jul 14 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | May 29 – Jun 11 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Jun 12 – Jul 13 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Jun 5 – Jun 28 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 12 – May 28 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Apr 12 – Jun 12 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 1 – Mar 28 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 29 – May 28 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 25 – Apr 28 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 29 – May 28 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 1 – Jun 11 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 1 – Jul 12 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 15 – Apr 12 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 12 – May 13 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | May 22 – Jun 21 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jun 21 – Jul 22 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 12 – Jun 28 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 21 – Aug 7 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 5 – May 19 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 8 – Aug 12 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 12 – Jun 2 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 21 – Aug 22 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 29 – May 19 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 14 – Jul 22 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 13 – Jun 28 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | May 22 – Jul 7 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Sep 21 – Oct 22 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 05059 is matched to the NOAA station Woodstock, VT, 7.4 km away, at 600 ft elevation (3 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodstock, VT (used) | 600 ft | May 13 | Oct 1 |
| N Hartland Lake, VT | 570 ft | May 8 | Oct 6 |
| Lebanon Muni Ap, NH | 598 ft | May 9 | Oct 6 |
| Hanover, NH | 584 ft | May 1 | Oct 13 |
Frost dates near Quechee
- White River Junction, VT 05001 · last May 1, first Oct 13
- Hartford, VT 05047 · last May 9, first Oct 6
- Taftsville, VT 05073 · last May 13, first Oct 1
- West Hartford, VT 05084 · last May 1, first Oct 13
- North Hartland, VT 05052 · last May 9, first Oct 6
- Hartland, VT 05048 · last May 13, first Oct 1
- Wilder, VT 05088 · last May 1, first Oct 13
- West Lebanon, NH 03784 · last May 9, first Oct 6
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Quechee, VT?
- For ZIP code 05059, the average last spring frost (32°F) is May 13, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Woodstock, VT weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 27.
- When is the first frost in Quechee, VT?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 1. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by September 20, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 05059?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 141 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.