Frost dates for 38023Drummonds, TN
The average last spring frost in Drummonds is March 27 and the average first fall frost is November 4, giving a typical growing season of about 222 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 27
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 4
- Growing season
- 222 days
Safer after Apr 11 (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 22 · Apr 7 · Apr 26 | Oct 15 · Oct 26 · Nov 6 | 200 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 8 · Mar 27 · Apr 11 | Oct 23 · Nov 4 · Nov 21 | 222 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 26 · Mar 14 · Apr 2 | Nov 1 · Nov 16 · Dec 6 | 248 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Drummonds
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 | Feb 24 – May 2 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Apr 12 – Jul 15 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Feb 24 – Mar 27 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 26 – May 27 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 13 – Apr 11 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 26 – May 27 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 26 – Jul 25 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 12 – May 27 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 26 – May 27 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 12 – Aug 17 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 12 – Jul 15 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 26 – May 27 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 19 – May 12 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 24 – Apr 11 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Feb 24 – Apr 26 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 13 – Feb 9 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 13 – Apr 11 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 6 – Mar 12 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 13 – Apr 11 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 5 – Jul 15 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 4 – Aug 15 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 27 – Feb 24 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 24 – Mar 27 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 25 – Jul 25 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 25 – Aug 25 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 24 – May 12 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 25 – Sep 10 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 17 – Apr 2 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 11 – Sep 15 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 24 – Apr 16 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 25 – Sep 25 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 13 – Apr 2 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 18 – Aug 25 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 27 – May 12 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 25 – Aug 10 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 25 – Nov 25 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 38023 is matched to the NOAA station Covington 3 Sw, TN, 23.3 km away, at 385 ft elevation (29 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Covington 3 Sw, TN (used) | 385 ft | Mar 27 | Nov 4 |
| Keiser, AR | 232 ft | Mar 23 | Nov 6 |
| Memphis Wfo, TN | 310 ft | Mar 29 | Nov 5 |
| W Memphis, AR | 215 ft | Mar 19 | Nov 10 |
Frost dates near Drummonds
- Munford, TN 38058 · last Mar 27, first Nov 4
- Tipton, TN 38071 · last Mar 27, first Nov 4
- Millington, TN 38055 · last Mar 29, first Nov 5
- Atoka, TN 38004 · last Mar 27, first Nov 4
- Burlison, TN 38015 · last Mar 27, first Nov 4
- Wilson, AR 72395 · last Mar 23, first Nov 6
- Brighton, TN 38011 · last Mar 27, first Nov 4
- Bassett, AR 72313 · last Mar 23, first Nov 6
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Drummonds, TN?
- For ZIP code 38023, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 27, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Covington 3 Sw, TN weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 11.
- When is the first frost in Drummonds, 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 38023?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 222 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.