Frost dates for 15327Dilliner, PA
The average last spring frost in Dilliner is April 28 and the average first fall frost is October 21, giving a typical growing season of about 175 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 28
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 21
- Growing season
- 175 days
Safer after May 14 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 9 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 176 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 25 · May 8 · May 23 | Sep 29 · Oct 11 · Oct 24 | 155 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 15 · Apr 28 · May 14 | Oct 9 · Oct 21 · Nov 1 | 175 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Apr 1 · Apr 16 · May 1 | Oct 19 · Oct 31 · Nov 12 | 198 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Dilliner
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 28 – Jun 3 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | May 14 – Jul 1 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Mar 28 – Apr 28 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | May 28 – Jun 28 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Apr 14 – May 13 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | May 28 – Jun 28 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | May 28 – Jul 11 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | May 14 – Jun 28 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 28 – Jun 28 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | May 14 – Aug 3 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | May 14 – Jul 1 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | May 28 – Jun 28 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | May 21 – Jun 13 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 28 – May 13 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Mar 28 – May 28 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 14 – Mar 13 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 14 – May 13 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 10 – Apr 13 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 14 – May 13 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 21 – Jul 1 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 21 – Aug 1 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 28 – Mar 28 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 28 – Apr 28 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 11 – Jul 11 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 11 – Aug 11 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 28 – Jun 13 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 11 – Aug 27 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 21 – May 4 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 28 – Sep 1 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 28 – May 18 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 11 – Sep 11 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 14 – May 4 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 4 – Aug 11 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 28 – Jun 13 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 11 – Jul 27 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 11 – Nov 11 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 15327 is matched to the NOAA station Grays Landing, PA, 6 km away, at 800 ft elevation (30 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grays Landing, PA (used) | 800 ft | Apr 28 | Oct 21 |
| Pt Marion Lock 8, PA | 810 ft | Apr 30 | Oct 23 |
| Lake Lynn, WV | 900 ft | Apr 25 | Oct 24 |
| Morgantown Hart Fld, WV | 1,240 ft | Apr 23 | Oct 24 |
Frost dates near Dilliner
- Bobtown, PA 15315 · last Apr 23, first Oct 24
- Mount Morris, PA 15349 · last Apr 28, first Oct 21
- Garards Fort, PA 15334 · last Apr 28, first Oct 21
- Greensboro, PA 15338 · last Apr 28, first Oct 21
- New Geneva, PA 15467 · last Apr 28, first Oct 21
- Point Marion, PA 15474 · last Apr 28, first Oct 21
- Maidsville, WV 26541 · last Apr 26, first Oct 23
- Martin, PA 15460 · last Apr 28, first Oct 21
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Dilliner, PA?
- For ZIP code 15327, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 28, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Grays Landing, PA weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 14.
- When is the first frost in Dilliner, PA?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 21. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 9, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 15327?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 175 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.