Frost dates for 37762Jellico, TN
The average last spring frost in Jellico is April 18 and the average first fall frost is October 24, giving a typical growing season of about 187 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 18
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 24
- Growing season
- 187 days
Safer after May 3 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 11 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 166 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 16 · Apr 30 · May 13 | Oct 4 · Oct 15 · Oct 26 | 168 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 3 · Apr 18 · May 3 | Oct 11 · Oct 24 · Nov 4 | 187 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 18 · Apr 3 · Apr 20 | Oct 19 · Nov 1 · Nov 16 | 211 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Jellico
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 18 – May 24 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | May 4 – Jul 4 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Mar 18 – Apr 18 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | May 18 – Jun 18 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Apr 4 – May 3 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | May 18 – Jun 18 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | May 18 – Jul 14 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | May 4 – Jun 18 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 18 – Jun 18 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | May 4 – Aug 6 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | May 4 – Jul 4 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | May 18 – Jun 18 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | May 11 – Jun 3 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 18 – May 3 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Mar 18 – May 18 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 4 – Mar 3 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 4 – May 3 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 28 – Apr 3 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 4 – May 3 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 24 – Jul 4 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 24 – Aug 4 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 18 – Mar 18 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 18 – Apr 18 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 14 – Jul 14 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 14 – Aug 14 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 18 – Jun 3 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 14 – Aug 30 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 11 – Apr 24 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 31 – Sep 4 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 18 – May 8 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 14 – Sep 14 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 4 – Apr 24 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 7 – Aug 14 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 18 – Jun 3 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 14 – Jul 30 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 14 – Nov 14 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 37762 is matched to the NOAA station Newcomb, TN, 5 km away, at 1,014 ft elevation (55 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newcomb, TN (used) | 1,014 ft | Apr 18 | Oct 24 |
| Williamsburg, KY | 940 ft | Apr 21 | Oct 22 |
| Stearns 2S, KY | 1,220 ft | Apr 24 | Oct 18 |
| Oneida, TN | 1,440 ft | Apr 23 | Oct 18 |
Frost dates near Jellico
- Newcomb, TN 37819 · last Apr 18, first Oct 24
- Duff, TN 37729 · last Apr 18, first Oct 24
- Eagan, TN 37730 · last Apr 18, first Oct 24
- Emlyn, KY 40730 · last Apr 18, first Oct 24
- Frakes, KY 40940 · last Apr 18, first Oct 24
- Clairfield, TN 37715 · last Apr 23, first Oct 19
- La Follette, TN 37766 · last Apr 18, first Oct 24
- Williamsburg, KY 40769 · last Apr 21, first Oct 22
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Jellico, TN?
- For ZIP code 37762, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 18, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Newcomb, TN weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 3.
- When is the first frost in Jellico, 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 37762?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 187 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.