Edgartown, MA frost dates
Last spring frostApr 17median date
First fall frostNov 3median date
Growing season200 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone7bZone 7b
How Edgartown compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Edgartown falls between April 4 and May 3, a 29-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 20 and November 18.
- The median last frost is 10 days earlier than the Massachusetts median of Apr 27.
- Its 200-day growing season is longer than 87% of the 510 Massachusetts places with a regular frost season (state median 169 days).
- The last frost is 12 days later than the zone 7b median of Apr 5. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 7b chart.
- The weather station records an average of 95 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with New Bedford, MA, 44 km away, the last frost here is 12 days earlier than there and the growing season is 31 days longer.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | April 4 |
| 50% (median) | April 17 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | May 3 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 20 |
| 50% (median) | November 3 |
| 90% (late) | November 18 |
Frost here means 32°F (0°C). A median date means half of years have their last frost earlier and half later.
Planting calendar for Edgartown, MA
Edgartown, MA frost dates — last frost Apr 17, first frost Nov 3, zone 7b. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Jan 23 to Feb 6Transplant outside: Mar 20 to Apr 3
Start indoors: Feb 6 to Feb 20Transplant outside: May 1 to May 15
Start indoors: Feb 6 to Feb 20Transplant outside: May 1 to May 15
Start indoors: Feb 20 to Mar 6Transplant outside: Apr 24 to May 8
Start indoors: Feb 20 to Mar 6Transplant outside: Mar 27 to Apr 10Sow outdoors: Mar 20 to Apr 24Plant for fall: Sep 8 to Oct 6
Start indoors: Feb 20 to Mar 6Transplant outside: Mar 20 to Apr 3Sow outdoors: Mar 20 to Apr 3Plant for fall: Aug 25 to Sep 15
Start indoors: Feb 20 to Mar 6Transplant outside: Apr 3 to Apr 17Plant for fall: Jul 28 to Aug 18
Start indoors: Feb 20 to Mar 6Transplant outside: Mar 27 to Apr 10Plant for fall: Jul 28 to Aug 18
Start indoors: Feb 20 to Mar 6Transplant outside: Apr 3 to Apr 17Plant for fall: Jul 28 to Aug 18
Start indoors: Mar 6 to Mar 20Transplant outside: May 8 to May 22Sow outdoors: May 8 to May 22
Start indoors: Mar 6 to Mar 20Transplant outside: Apr 24 to May 8
Sow outdoors: Mar 6 to Mar 27Plant for fall: Aug 11 to Sep 1
Sow outdoors: Mar 6 to Mar 27Plant for fall: Sep 8 to Sep 29
Sow outdoors: Mar 13 to Apr 24Plant for fall: Sep 22 to Oct 13
Start indoors: Mar 20 to Mar 27Transplant outside: May 1 to May 8Sow outdoors: Apr 24 to May 8Plant for fall: Aug 18 to Sep 1
Start indoors: Mar 20 to Mar 27Sow outdoors: Apr 24 to May 8Plant for fall: Aug 25 to Sep 8
Start indoors: Mar 20 to Mar 27Sow outdoors: Apr 24 to May 8
Start indoors: Mar 20 to Mar 27Transplant outside: May 1 to May 15
Sow outdoors: Mar 27 to Apr 24Plant for fall: Aug 11 to Aug 25
Sow outdoors: Mar 27 to Apr 24Plant for fall: Aug 25 to Sep 8
Sow outdoors: Mar 27 to Apr 17
Sow outdoors: Apr 3 to May 1Plant for fall: Aug 25 to Sep 8
Sow outdoors: Apr 3 to Apr 24Plant for fall: Sep 8 to Sep 29
Sow outdoors: Apr 24 to May 15Plant for fall: Aug 18 to Sep 1
Sow outdoors: Apr 24 to May 8
Transplant outside: May 1 to May 22
Plant for fall: Oct 20 to Nov 24
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Edgartown, MA
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Jan 23 – Feb 6 | Mar 20 – Apr 3 | — | — |
| Peppers | Feb 6 – Feb 20 | May 1 – May 15 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Feb 6 – Feb 20 | May 1 – May 15 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Feb 20 – Mar 6 | Apr 24 – May 8 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Feb 20 – Mar 6 | Mar 27 – Apr 10 | Mar 20 – Apr 24 | Sep 8 – Oct 6 |
| Kale | Feb 20 – Mar 6 | Mar 20 – Apr 3 | Mar 20 – Apr 3 | Aug 25 – Sep 15 |
| Broccoli | Feb 20 – Mar 6 | Apr 3 – Apr 17 | — | Jul 28 – Aug 18 |
| Cabbage | Feb 20 – Mar 6 | Mar 27 – Apr 10 | — | Jul 28 – Aug 18 |
| Cauliflower | Feb 20 – Mar 6 | Apr 3 – Apr 17 | — | Jul 28 – Aug 18 |
| Okra | Mar 6 – Mar 20 | May 8 – May 22 | May 8 – May 22 | — |
| Basil | Mar 6 – Mar 20 | Apr 24 – May 8 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Mar 6 – Mar 27 | Aug 11 – Sep 1 |
| Spinach | — | — | Mar 6 – Mar 27 | Sep 8 – Sep 29 |
| Radishes | — | — | Mar 13 – Apr 24 | Sep 22 – Oct 13 |
| Cucumbers | Mar 20 – Mar 27 | May 1 – May 8 | Apr 24 – May 8 | Aug 18 – Sep 1 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Mar 20 – Mar 27 | — | Apr 24 – May 8 | Aug 25 – Sep 8 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Mar 20 – Mar 27 | — | Apr 24 – May 8 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Mar 20 – Mar 27 | May 1 – May 15 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Mar 27 – Apr 24 | Aug 11 – Aug 25 |
| Beets | — | — | Mar 27 – Apr 24 | Aug 25 – Sep 8 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Mar 27 – Apr 17 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Apr 3 – May 1 | Aug 25 – Sep 8 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Apr 3 – Apr 24 | Sep 8 – Sep 29 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Apr 24 – May 15 | Aug 18 – Sep 1 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Apr 24 – May 8 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | May 1 – May 22 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Oct 20 – Nov 24 |
Dates come from the median frost dates and common extension-service timing. Adjust for your soil temperature, microclimate and the varieties you grow.
About these dates
Based on 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals for the Edgartown, MA weather station, about 1 km away (elevation 30 ft (9 m)).
Frost dates near Edgartown
- Oak Bluffs May 7 · Oct 9
- Vineyard Haven May 7 · Oct 9
- Menemsha May 7 · Oct 9
- West Tisbury May 7 · Oct 9
- Chilmark May 7 · Oct 9
- Woods Hole Apr 11 · Nov 11
- Falmouth Apr 11 · Nov 11
- East Falmouth Apr 11 · Nov 11
- West Falmouth Apr 11 · Nov 11
- Mashpee Apr 26 · Oct 26
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Edgartown, MA?
The median last spring frost in Edgartown, MA is April 17. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after May 3, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Edgartown, MA?
The median first fall frost is November 3, with about a 10% chance of frost before October 20.
How long is the growing season in Edgartown, MA?
About 200 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Edgartown, MA?
Edgartown, MA is in USDA hardiness zone 7b.