Frost dates for 37072Goodlettsville, TN
The average last spring frost in Goodlettsville is April 11 and the average first fall frost is October 29, giving a typical growing season of about 200 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 11
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 29
- Growing season
- 200 days
Safer after Apr 26 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 18 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 159 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 9 · Apr 24 · May 8 | Oct 10 · Oct 21 · Oct 30 | 179 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 26 · Apr 11 · Apr 26 | Oct 18 · Oct 29 · Nov 9 | 200 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 13 · Mar 31 · Apr 14 | Oct 27 · Nov 6 · Nov 21 | 221 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Goodlettsville
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 11 – May 17 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Apr 27 – Jul 9 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Mar 11 – Apr 11 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | May 11 – Jun 11 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 28 – Apr 26 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | May 11 – Jun 11 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | May 11 – Jul 19 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 27 – Jun 11 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 11 – Jun 11 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 27 – Aug 11 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 27 – Jul 9 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | May 11 – Jun 11 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | May 4 – May 27 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 11 – Apr 26 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Mar 11 – May 11 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 28 – Feb 24 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 28 – Apr 26 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 21 – Mar 27 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 28 – Apr 26 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 29 – Jul 9 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 29 – Aug 9 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 11 – Mar 11 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 11 – Apr 11 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 19 – Jul 19 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 19 – Aug 19 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 11 – May 27 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 19 – Sep 4 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 4 – Apr 17 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 5 – Sep 9 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 11 – May 1 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 19 – Sep 19 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 28 – Apr 17 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 12 – Aug 19 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 11 – May 27 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 19 – Aug 4 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 19 – Nov 19 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 37072 is matched to the NOAA station Old Hickory Dam, TN, 7.7 km away, at 460 ft elevation (10 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Hickory Dam, TN (used) | 460 ft | Apr 11 | Oct 29 |
| Goodlettsville 7Wnw, TN | 820 ft | Apr 7 | Oct 28 |
| White House, TN | 820 ft | Apr 7 | Oct 30 |
| Old Hickory Wfo, TN | 590 ft | Apr 1 | Nov 4 |
Frost dates near Goodlettsville
- Goodlettsville, TN 37070 · last Apr 1, first Nov 4
- Ridgetop, TN 37152 · last Apr 7, first Oct 30
- Madison, TN 37115 · last Apr 1, first Nov 4
- Nashville, TN 37202 · last Apr 7, first Oct 28
- Hendersonville, TN 37077 · last Apr 1, first Nov 4
- Greenbrier, TN 37073 · last Apr 9, first Oct 28
- Whites Creek, TN 37189 · last Mar 31, first Nov 3
- White House, TN 37188 · last Apr 7, first Oct 30
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Goodlettsville, TN?
- For ZIP code 37072, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 11, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Old Hickory Dam, TN weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 26.
- When is the first frost in Goodlettsville, TN?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 29. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 18, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 37072?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 200 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.