Frost dates for 05471Montgomery Center, VT
The average last spring frost in Montgomery Center is May 14 and the average first fall frost is October 1, giving a typical growing season of about 139 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- May 14
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 1
- Growing season
- 139 days
Safer after May 28 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Sep 18 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 194 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 12 · May 28 · Jun 9 | Sep 6 · Sep 19 · Oct 2 | 114 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 30 · May 14 · May 28 | Sep 18 · Oct 1 · Oct 17 | 139 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Apr 20 · May 3 · May 17 | Sep 29 · Oct 13 · Oct 30 | 164 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Montgomery Center
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 13 – Jun 19 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | May 30 – Jun 11 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Apr 13 – May 14 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Jun 13 – Jul 14 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Apr 30 – May 29 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Jun 13 – Jul 14 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Jun 13 – Jun 21 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | May 30 – Jul 14 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Jun 13 – Jul 14 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | May 30 – Jul 14 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | May 30 – Jun 11 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Jun 13 – Jul 14 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Jun 6 – Jun 29 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 13 – May 29 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Apr 13 – Jun 13 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 2 – Mar 29 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 30 – May 29 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 26 – Apr 29 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 30 – May 29 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 1 – Jun 11 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 1 – Jul 12 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 16 – Apr 13 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 13 – May 14 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | May 22 – Jun 21 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jun 21 – Jul 22 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 13 – Jun 29 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 21 – Aug 7 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 6 – May 20 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 8 – Aug 12 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 13 – Jun 3 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 21 – Aug 22 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 30 – May 20 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 14 – Jul 22 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 14 – Jun 29 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | May 22 – Jul 7 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Sep 21 – Oct 22 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 05471 is matched to the NOAA station Enosburg Falls, VT, 16.6 km away, at 420 ft elevation (171 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enosburg Falls, VT (used) | 420 ft | May 14 | Oct 1 |
| Jay Peak, VT | 1,840 ft | May 14 | Oct 1 |
| Enosburg Falls 2, VT | 425 ft | May 18 | Sep 30 |
| Eden 2 S, VT | 1,456 ft | May 5 | Oct 8 |
Frost dates near Montgomery Center
- Montgomery, VT 05470 · last May 14, first Oct 1
- East Berkshire, VT 05447 · last May 14, first Oct 1
- Richford, VT 05476 · last May 14, first Oct 1
- Westfield, VT 05874 · last May 14, first Sep 30
- North Troy, VT 05859 · last May 14, first Sep 30
- Enosburg Falls, VT 05450 · last May 14, first Oct 1
- Lowell, VT 05847 · last May 14, first Sep 30
- Troy, VT 05868 · last May 14, first Sep 30
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Montgomery Center, VT?
- For ZIP code 05471, the average last spring frost (32°F) is May 14, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Enosburg Falls, VT weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 28.
- When is the first frost in Montgomery Center, VT?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 1. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by September 18, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 05471?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 139 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.