Frost dates for 37075Hendersonville, TN
The average last spring frost in Hendersonville is April 1 and the average first fall frost is November 4, giving a typical growing season of about 216 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 1
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 4
- Growing season
- 216 days
Safer after Apr 17 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 23 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 1 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) | Mar 29 · Apr 13 · Apr 30 | Oct 15 · Oct 26 · Nov 7 | 195 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 17 · Apr 1 · Apr 17 | Oct 23 · Nov 4 · Nov 20 | 216 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 2 · Mar 20 · Apr 6 | Nov 2 · Nov 15 · Dec 2 | 241 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Hendersonville
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 1 – May 7 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Apr 17 – Jul 15 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Mar 1 – Apr 1 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | May 1 – Jun 1 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 18 – Apr 16 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | May 1 – Jun 1 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | May 1 – Jul 25 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 17 – Jun 1 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 1 – Jun 1 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 17 – Aug 17 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 17 – Jul 15 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | May 1 – Jun 1 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 24 – May 17 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 1 – Apr 16 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Mar 1 – May 1 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 18 – Feb 14 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 18 – Apr 16 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 11 – Mar 17 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 18 – Apr 16 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 5 – Jul 15 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 4 – Aug 15 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 1 – Mar 1 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 1 – Apr 1 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 25 – Jul 25 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 25 – Aug 25 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 1 – May 17 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 25 – Sep 10 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 22 – Apr 7 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 11 – Sep 15 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 1 – Apr 21 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 25 – Sep 25 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 18 – Apr 7 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 18 – Aug 25 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 1 – May 17 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 25 – Aug 10 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 25 – Nov 25 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 37075 is matched to the NOAA station Old Hickory Wfo, TN, 7.6 km away, at 590 ft elevation (101 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Hickory Wfo, TN (used) | 590 ft | Apr 1 | Nov 4 |
| Old Hickory Dam, TN | 460 ft | Apr 11 | Oct 29 |
| White House, TN | 820 ft | Apr 7 | Oct 30 |
| Shelby Bottoms Nature, TN | 405 ft | Apr 1 | Oct 31 |
Frost dates near Hendersonville
- Hendersonville, TN 37077 · last Apr 1, first Nov 4
- Old Hickory, TN 37138 · last Apr 1, first Nov 4
- Goodlettsville, TN 37070 · last Apr 1, first Nov 4
- Madison, TN 37115 · last Apr 1, first Nov 4
- Hermitage, TN 37076 · last Apr 1, first Nov 4
- Mount Juliet, TN 37121 · last Apr 1, first Nov 4
- Nashville, TN 37216 · last Mar 31, first Nov 3
- Gallatin, TN 37066 · last Apr 16, first Oct 23
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Hendersonville, TN?
- For ZIP code 37075, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 1, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Old Hickory Wfo, TN weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 17.
- When is the first frost in Hendersonville, TN?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 4. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 23, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 37075?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 216 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.