Beals, ME frost dates
Last spring frostMay 3median date
First fall frostOct 9median date
Growing season159 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone6aZone 6a
How Beals compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Beals falls between April 22 and May 16, a 24-day window. The first fall frost falls between September 27 and October 29.
- The median last frost is 3 days earlier than the Maine median of May 6.
- Its 159-day growing season is longer than 60% of the 457 Maine places with a regular frost season (state median 154 days).
- The last frost is 4 days later than the zone 6a median of Apr 29. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 6a chart.
- The weather station records an average of 162 nights a year at or below 32°F.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | April 22 |
| 50% (median) | May 3 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | May 16 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | September 27 |
| 50% (median) | October 9 |
| 90% (late) | October 29 |
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 Beals, ME
Beals, ME frost dates — last frost May 3, first frost Oct 9, zone 6a. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Feb 8 to Feb 22Transplant outside: Apr 5 to Apr 19
Start indoors: Feb 22 to Mar 8Transplant outside: May 17 to May 31
Start indoors: Feb 22 to Mar 8Transplant outside: May 17 to May 31
Start indoors: Mar 8 to Mar 22Transplant outside: May 10 to May 24
Start indoors: Mar 8 to Mar 22Transplant outside: Apr 12 to Apr 26Sow outdoors: Apr 5 to May 10Plant for fall: Aug 14 to Sep 11
Start indoors: Mar 8 to Mar 22Transplant outside: Apr 5 to Apr 19Sow outdoors: Apr 5 to Apr 19Plant for fall: Jul 31 to Aug 21
Start indoors: Mar 8 to Mar 22Transplant outside: Apr 19 to May 3Plant for fall: Jul 3 to Jul 24
Start indoors: Mar 8 to Mar 22Transplant outside: Apr 12 to Apr 26Plant for fall: Jul 3 to Jul 24
Start indoors: Mar 8 to Mar 22Transplant outside: Apr 19 to May 3Plant for fall: Jul 3 to Jul 24
Start indoors: Mar 22 to Apr 5Transplant outside: May 24 to Jun 7Sow outdoors: May 24 to Jun 7
Start indoors: Mar 22 to Apr 5Transplant outside: May 10 to May 24
Sow outdoors: Mar 22 to Apr 12Plant for fall: Jul 17 to Aug 7
Sow outdoors: Mar 22 to Apr 12Plant for fall: Aug 14 to Sep 4
Sow outdoors: Mar 29 to May 10Plant for fall: Aug 28 to Sep 18
Start indoors: Apr 5 to Apr 12Transplant outside: May 17 to May 24Sow outdoors: May 10 to May 24Plant for fall: Jul 24 to Aug 7
Start indoors: Apr 5 to Apr 12Sow outdoors: May 10 to May 24Plant for fall: Jul 31 to Aug 14
Start indoors: Apr 5 to Apr 12Sow outdoors: May 10 to May 24
Start indoors: Apr 5 to Apr 12Transplant outside: May 17 to May 31
Sow outdoors: Apr 12 to May 10Plant for fall: Jul 17 to Jul 31
Sow outdoors: Apr 12 to May 10Plant for fall: Jul 31 to Aug 14
Sow outdoors: Apr 12 to May 3
Sow outdoors: Apr 19 to May 17Plant for fall: Jul 31 to Aug 14
Sow outdoors: Apr 19 to May 10Plant for fall: Aug 14 to Sep 4
Sow outdoors: May 10 to May 31Plant for fall: Jul 24 to Aug 7
Sow outdoors: May 10 to May 24
Transplant outside: May 17 to Jun 7
Plant for fall: Sep 25 to Oct 30
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Beals, ME
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Feb 8 – Feb 22 | Apr 5 – Apr 19 | — | — |
| Peppers | Feb 22 – Mar 8 | May 17 – May 31 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Feb 22 – Mar 8 | May 17 – May 31 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Mar 8 – Mar 22 | May 10 – May 24 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Mar 8 – Mar 22 | Apr 12 – Apr 26 | Apr 5 – May 10 | Aug 14 – Sep 11 |
| Kale | Mar 8 – Mar 22 | Apr 5 – Apr 19 | Apr 5 – Apr 19 | Jul 31 – Aug 21 |
| Broccoli | Mar 8 – Mar 22 | Apr 19 – May 3 | — | Jul 3 – Jul 24 |
| Cabbage | Mar 8 – Mar 22 | Apr 12 – Apr 26 | — | Jul 3 – Jul 24 |
| Cauliflower | Mar 8 – Mar 22 | Apr 19 – May 3 | — | Jul 3 – Jul 24 |
| Okra | Mar 22 – Apr 5 | May 24 – Jun 7 | May 24 – Jun 7 | — |
| Basil | Mar 22 – Apr 5 | May 10 – May 24 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Mar 22 – Apr 12 | Jul 17 – Aug 7 |
| Spinach | — | — | Mar 22 – Apr 12 | Aug 14 – Sep 4 |
| Radishes | — | — | Mar 29 – May 10 | Aug 28 – Sep 18 |
| Cucumbers | Apr 5 – Apr 12 | May 17 – May 24 | May 10 – May 24 | Jul 24 – Aug 7 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Apr 5 – Apr 12 | — | May 10 – May 24 | Jul 31 – Aug 14 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Apr 5 – Apr 12 | — | May 10 – May 24 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Apr 5 – Apr 12 | May 17 – May 31 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Apr 12 – May 10 | Jul 17 – Jul 31 |
| Beets | — | — | Apr 12 – May 10 | Jul 31 – Aug 14 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Apr 12 – May 3 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Apr 19 – May 17 | Jul 31 – Aug 14 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Apr 19 – May 10 | Aug 14 – Sep 4 |
| Green Beans | — | — | May 10 – May 31 | Jul 24 – Aug 7 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | May 10 – May 24 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | May 17 – Jun 7 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Sep 25 – Oct 30 |
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 Jonesboro, ME weather station, 15 km away (elevation 194 ft (59 m)).
Frost dates near Beals
- Jonesport May 3 · Oct 9
- Addison May 3 · Oct 9
- Jonesboro May 3 · Oct 9
- Harrington May 3 · Oct 9
- Columbia Falls May 3 · Oct 9
- Milbridge May 3 · Oct 9
- Machiasport May 3 · Oct 9
- Machias May 3 · Oct 9
- Steuben Apr 27 · Oct 22
- Cherryfield May 3 · Oct 9
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Beals, ME?
The median last spring frost in Beals, ME is May 3. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after May 16, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Beals, ME?
The median first fall frost is October 9, with about a 10% chance of frost before September 27.
How long is the growing season in Beals, ME?
About 159 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Beals, ME?
Beals, ME is in USDA hardiness zone 6a.