Frost dates for 05654Graniteville, VT
The average last spring frost in Graniteville is May 16 and the average first fall frost is September 29, giving a typical growing season of about 136 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- May 16
- Average first fall frost
- Sep 29
- Growing season
- 136 days
Safer after May 30 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Sep 16 (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 15 · May 30 · Jun 12 | Sep 7 · Sep 20 · Oct 2 | 112 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | May 2 · May 16 · May 30 | Sep 16 · Sep 29 · Oct 12 | 136 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Apr 20 · May 3 · May 17 | Sep 27 · Oct 9 · Oct 26 | 158 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Graniteville
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 15 – Jun 21 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Jun 1 – Jun 9 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Apr 15 – May 16 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Jun 15 – Jul 16 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | May 2 – May 31 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Jun 15 – Jul 16 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Jun 15 – Jun 19 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Jun 1 – Jul 16 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Jun 15 – Jul 16 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Jun 1 – Jul 12 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Jun 1 – Jun 9 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Jun 15 – Jul 16 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Jun 8 – Jul 1 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 15 – May 31 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Apr 15 – Jun 15 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 4 – Mar 31 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | May 2 – May 31 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 28 – May 1 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | May 2 – May 31 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | May 30 – Jun 9 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jun 29 – Jul 10 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 18 – Apr 15 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 15 – May 16 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | May 20 – Jun 19 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jun 19 – Jul 20 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 15 – Jul 1 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 19 – Aug 5 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 8 – May 22 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 6 – Aug 10 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 15 – Jun 5 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 19 – Aug 20 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 2 – May 22 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 12 – Jul 20 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 16 – Jul 1 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | May 20 – Jul 5 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Sep 19 – Oct 20 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 05654 is matched to the NOAA station Barre Montpelier Ap, VT, 9 km away, at 1,126 ft elevation (150 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barre Montpelier Ap, VT (used) | 1,126 ft | May 16 | Sep 29 |
| Northfield, VT | 670 ft | May 18 | Sep 28 |
| Montpelier 2, VT | 530 ft | May 5 | Oct 9 |
| Plainfield, VT | 800 ft | May 25 | Sep 22 |
Frost dates near Graniteville
- Websterville, VT 05678 · last May 16, first Sep 29
- South Barre, VT 05670 · last May 25, first Sep 22
- East Barre, VT 05649 · last May 16, first Sep 29
- Barre, VT 05641 · last May 25, first Sep 22
- Williamstown, VT 05679 · last May 18, first Sep 28
- Montpelier, VT 05601 · last May 16, first Sep 29
- Washington, VT 05675 · last May 9, first Oct 1
- Northfield Falls, VT 05664 · last May 18, first Sep 28
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Graniteville, VT?
- For ZIP code 05654, the average last spring frost (32°F) is May 16, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Barre Montpelier Ap, VT weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 30.
- When is the first frost in Graniteville, VT?
- 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 05654?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 136 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.