Frost dates for 37136Norene, TN
The average last spring frost in Norene is April 6 and the average first fall frost is October 28, giving a typical growing season of about 206 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 6
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 28
- Growing season
- 206 days
Safer after Apr 23 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 15 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 154 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 5 · Apr 19 · May 5 | Oct 7 · Oct 19 · Oct 30 | 183 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 20 · Apr 6 · Apr 23 | Oct 15 · Oct 28 · Nov 11 | 206 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 6 · Mar 26 · Apr 10 | Oct 24 · Nov 8 · Nov 26 | 228 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Norene
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 6 – May 12 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Apr 22 – Jul 8 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Mar 6 – Apr 6 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | May 6 – Jun 6 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 23 – Apr 21 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | May 6 – Jun 6 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | May 6 – Jul 18 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 22 – Jun 6 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 6 – Jun 6 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 22 – Aug 10 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 22 – Jul 8 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | May 6 – Jun 6 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 29 – May 22 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 6 – Apr 21 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Mar 6 – May 6 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 23 – Feb 19 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 23 – Apr 21 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 16 – Mar 22 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 23 – Apr 21 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 28 – Jul 8 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 28 – Aug 8 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 6 – Mar 6 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 6 – Apr 6 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 18 – Jul 18 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 18 – Aug 18 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 6 – May 22 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 18 – Sep 3 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 27 – Apr 12 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 4 – Sep 8 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 6 – Apr 26 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 18 – Sep 18 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 23 – Apr 12 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 11 – Aug 18 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 6 – May 22 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 18 – Aug 3 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 18 – Nov 18 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 37136 is matched to the NOAA station Lebanon, TN, 8.2 km away, at 525 ft elevation (89 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lebanon, TN (used) | 525 ft | Apr 6 | Oct 28 |
| Gladeville, TN | 600 ft | Apr 16 | Oct 21 |
| Lebanon 7 N, TN | 510 ft | Apr 10 | Oct 30 |
| Old Hickory Wfo, TN | 590 ft | Apr 1 | Nov 4 |
Frost dates near Norene
- Gladeville, TN 37071 · last Apr 6, first Oct 28
- Lebanon, TN 37090 · last Apr 16, first Oct 21
- Watertown, TN 37184 · last Apr 16, first Oct 21
- Mount Juliet, TN 37122 · last Apr 1, first Nov 4
- Lascassas, TN 37085 · last Apr 9, first Oct 27
- Castalian Springs, TN 37031 · last Apr 16, first Oct 23
- Alexandria, TN 37012 · last Apr 3, first Nov 4
- Brush Creek, TN 38547 · last Apr 3, first Nov 4
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Norene, TN?
- For ZIP code 37136, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 6, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Lebanon, TN weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 23.
- When is the first frost in Norene, TN?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 28. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 15, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 37136?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 206 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.