Frost dates for 37711Bulls Gap, TN
The average last spring frost in Bulls Gap is April 14 and the average first fall frost is October 24, giving a typical growing season of about 192 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 14
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 24
- Growing season
- 192 days
Safer after May 3 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 11 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 162 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 12 · Apr 27 · May 12 | Oct 5 · Oct 15 · Oct 29 | 171 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 31 · Apr 14 · May 3 | Oct 11 · Oct 24 · Nov 4 | 192 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 19 · Apr 2 · Apr 18 | Oct 20 · Nov 1 · Nov 16 | 214 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Bulls Gap
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 14 – May 20 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Apr 30 – Jul 4 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Mar 14 – Apr 14 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | May 14 – Jun 14 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 31 – Apr 29 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | May 14 – Jun 14 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | May 14 – Jul 14 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 30 – Jun 14 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 14 – Jun 14 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 30 – Aug 6 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 30 – Jul 4 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | May 14 – Jun 14 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | May 7 – May 30 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 14 – Apr 29 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Mar 14 – May 14 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 31 – Feb 27 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 31 – Apr 29 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 24 – Mar 30 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 31 – Apr 29 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 24 – Jul 4 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 24 – Aug 4 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 14 – Mar 14 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 14 – Apr 14 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 14 – Jul 14 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 14 – Aug 14 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 14 – May 30 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 14 – Aug 30 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 7 – Apr 20 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 31 – Sep 4 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 14 – May 4 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 14 – Sep 14 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 31 – Apr 20 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 7 – Aug 14 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 14 – May 30 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 14 – Jul 30 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 14 – Nov 14 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 37711 is matched to the NOAA station Rogersville 1 Ne, TN, 15.5 km away, at 1,355 ft elevation (59 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rogersville 1 Ne, TN (used) | 1,355 ft | Apr 14 | Oct 24 |
| Greeneville Exp Stn, TN | 1,320 ft | Apr 20 | Oct 22 |
| Morristown Radio Wcrk, TN | 1,344 ft | Apr 10 | Oct 28 |
| Morristown Wfo, TN | 1,320 ft | Mar 31 | Nov 4 |
Frost dates near Bulls Gap
- Whitesburg, TN 37891 · last Apr 10, first Oct 28
- Mohawk, TN 37810 · last Apr 7, first Oct 29
- Mosheim, TN 37818 · last Apr 20, first Oct 22
- Russellville, TN 37860 · last Apr 10, first Oct 28
- Midway, TN 37809 · last Apr 20, first Oct 22
- Rogersville, TN 37857 · last Apr 14, first Oct 24
- Mooresburg, TN 37811 · last Apr 10, first Oct 28
- Greeneville, TN 37745 · last Apr 20, first Oct 22
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Bulls Gap, TN?
- For ZIP code 37711, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 14, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Rogersville 1 Ne, TN weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 3.
- When is the first frost in Bulls Gap, TN?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 24. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 11, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 37711?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 192 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.