Frost dates for 38310Adamsville, TN
The average last spring frost in Adamsville is March 31 and the average first fall frost is November 1, giving a typical growing season of about 212 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 31
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 1
- Growing season
- 212 days
Safer after Apr 15 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 18 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 148 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 28 · Apr 12 · Apr 28 | Oct 10 · Oct 23 · Nov 4 | 193 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 13 · Mar 31 · Apr 15 | Oct 18 · Nov 1 · Nov 16 | 212 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 28 · Mar 18 · Apr 5 | Oct 25 · Nov 11 · Dec 1 | 236 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Adamsville
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 28 – May 6 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Apr 16 – Jul 12 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Feb 28 – Mar 31 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 30 – May 31 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 17 – Apr 15 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 30 – May 31 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 30 – Jul 22 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 16 – May 31 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 30 – May 31 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 16 – Aug 14 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 16 – Jul 12 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 30 – May 31 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 23 – May 16 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 28 – Apr 15 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Feb 28 – Apr 30 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 17 – Feb 13 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 17 – Apr 15 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 10 – Mar 16 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 17 – Apr 15 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 2 – Jul 12 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 1 – Aug 12 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 31 – Feb 28 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 28 – Mar 31 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 22 – Jul 22 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 22 – Aug 22 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 28 – May 16 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 22 – Sep 7 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 21 – Apr 6 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 8 – Sep 12 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 28 – Apr 20 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 22 – Sep 22 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 17 – Apr 6 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 15 – Aug 22 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 31 – May 16 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 22 – Aug 7 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 22 – Nov 22 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 38310 is matched to the NOAA station Savannah 6 Sw, TN, 14.2 km away, at 420 ft elevation (23 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Savannah 6 Sw, TN (used) | 420 ft | Mar 31 | Nov 1 |
| Selmer, TN | 470 ft | Apr 6 | Oct 30 |
| Henderson 4 W, TN | 460 ft | Apr 10 | Oct 25 |
| Lexington, TN | 540 ft | Apr 5 | Oct 30 |
Frost dates near Adamsville
- Stantonville, TN 38379 · last Mar 31, first Nov 1
- Crump, TN 38327 · last Mar 31, first Nov 1
- Morris Chapel, TN 38361 · last Mar 31, first Nov 1
- Milledgeville, TN 38359 · last Mar 31, first Nov 1
- Shiloh, TN 38376 · last Mar 31, first Nov 1
- Selmer, TN 38375 · last Apr 6, first Oct 30
- Finger, TN 38334 · last Apr 6, first Oct 30
- Savannah, TN 38372 · last Mar 31, first Nov 1
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Adamsville, TN?
- For ZIP code 38310, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 31, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Savannah 6 Sw, TN weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 15.
- When is the first frost in Adamsville, TN?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 1. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 18, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 38310?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 212 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.