Frost dates for 38579Quebeck, TN
The average last spring frost in Quebeck is April 15 and the average first fall frost is October 23, giving a typical growing season of about 191 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 15
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 23
- Growing season
- 191 days
Safer after Apr 30 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 11 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 163 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 10 · Apr 26 · May 11 | Oct 5 · Oct 15 · Oct 27 | 171 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 31 · Apr 15 · Apr 30 | Oct 11 · Oct 23 · Nov 5 | 191 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 17 · Apr 3 · Apr 18 | Oct 19 · Nov 1 · Nov 15 | 212 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Quebeck
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 15 – May 21 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | May 1 – Jul 3 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Mar 15 – Apr 15 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | May 15 – Jun 15 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Apr 1 – Apr 30 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | May 15 – Jun 15 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | May 15 – Jul 13 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | May 1 – Jun 15 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 15 – Jun 15 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | May 1 – Aug 5 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | May 1 – Jul 3 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | May 15 – Jun 15 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | May 8 – May 31 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 15 – Apr 30 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Mar 15 – May 15 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 1 – Feb 28 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 1 – Apr 30 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 25 – Mar 31 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 1 – Apr 30 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 23 – Jul 3 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 23 – Aug 3 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 15 – Mar 15 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 15 – Apr 15 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 13 – Jul 13 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 13 – Aug 13 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 15 – May 31 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 13 – Aug 29 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 8 – Apr 21 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 30 – Sep 3 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 15 – May 5 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 13 – Sep 13 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 1 – Apr 21 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 6 – Aug 13 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 15 – May 31 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 13 – Jul 29 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 13 – Nov 13 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 38579 is matched to the NOAA station Sparta Wastewater Plant, TN, 11 km away, at 905 ft elevation (27 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sparta Wastewater Plant, TN (used) | 905 ft | Apr 15 | Oct 23 |
| Rock Island Sp, TN | 880 ft | Apr 6 | Oct 30 |
| Smithville 2 Se, TN | 890 ft | Apr 18 | Oct 22 |
| Mc Minnville, TN | 940 ft | Apr 7 | Oct 30 |
Frost dates near Quebeck
- Doyle, TN 38559 · last Apr 15, first Oct 23
- Walling, TN 38587 · last Apr 15, first Oct 23
- Campaign, TN 38550 · last Apr 7, first Oct 30
- Rock Island, TN 38581 · last Apr 7, first Oct 30
- Spencer, TN 38585 · last Apr 21, first Oct 19
- Sparta, TN 38583 · last Apr 15, first Oct 23
- Smithville, TN 37166 · last Apr 18, first Oct 22
- Mcminnville, TN 37110 · last Apr 7, first Oct 30
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Quebeck, TN?
- For ZIP code 38579, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 15, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Sparta Wastewater Plant, TN weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 30.
- When is the first frost in Quebeck, TN?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 23. 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 38579?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 191 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.