North Jay, ME frost dates
Last spring frostMay 11median date
First fall frostSep 29median date
Growing season141 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone5aZone 5a
How North Jay compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in North Jay falls between April 29 and May 24, a 25-day window. The first fall frost falls between September 16 and October 11.
- The median last frost is 5 days later than the Maine median of May 6.
- Its 141-day growing season is longer than 20% of the 457 Maine places with a regular frost season (state median 154 days).
- The last frost is 8 days later than the zone 5a median of May 3. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 5a chart.
- The weather station records an average of 180 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Portland, ME, 98 km away, the last frost here is 15 days later than there and the growing season is 31 days shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | April 29 |
| 50% (median) | May 11 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | May 24 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | September 16 |
| 50% (median) | September 29 |
| 90% (late) | October 11 |
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 North Jay, ME
North Jay, ME frost dates — last frost May 11, first frost Sep 29, zone 5a. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Feb 16 to Mar 2Transplant outside: Apr 13 to Apr 27
Start indoors: Mar 2 to Mar 16Transplant outside: May 25 to Jun 8
Start indoors: Mar 2 to Mar 16Transplant outside: May 25 to Jun 8
Start indoors: Mar 16 to Mar 30Transplant outside: May 18 to Jun 1
Start indoors: Mar 16 to Mar 30Transplant outside: Apr 20 to May 4Sow outdoors: Apr 13 to May 18Plant for fall: Aug 4 to Sep 1
Start indoors: Mar 16 to Mar 30Transplant outside: Apr 13 to Apr 27Sow outdoors: Apr 13 to Apr 27Plant for fall: Jul 21 to Aug 11
Start indoors: Mar 16 to Mar 30Transplant outside: Apr 27 to May 11Plant for fall: Jun 23 to Jul 14
Start indoors: Mar 16 to Mar 30Transplant outside: Apr 20 to May 4Plant for fall: Jun 23 to Jul 14
Start indoors: Mar 16 to Mar 30Transplant outside: Apr 27 to May 11Plant for fall: Jun 23 to Jul 14
Start indoors: Mar 30 to Apr 13Transplant outside: Jun 1 to Jun 15Sow outdoors: Jun 1 to Jun 15
Start indoors: Mar 30 to Apr 13Transplant outside: May 18 to Jun 1
Sow outdoors: Mar 30 to Apr 20Plant for fall: Jul 7 to Jul 28
Sow outdoors: Mar 30 to Apr 20Plant for fall: Aug 4 to Aug 25
Sow outdoors: Apr 6 to May 18Plant for fall: Aug 18 to Sep 8
Start indoors: Apr 13 to Apr 20Transplant outside: May 25 to Jun 1Sow outdoors: May 18 to Jun 1Plant for fall: Jul 14 to Jul 28
Start indoors: Apr 13 to Apr 20Sow outdoors: May 18 to Jun 1Plant for fall: Jul 21 to Aug 4
Start indoors: Apr 13 to Apr 20Sow outdoors: May 18 to Jun 1
Start indoors: Apr 13 to Apr 20Transplant outside: May 25 to Jun 8
Sow outdoors: Apr 20 to May 18Plant for fall: Jul 7 to Jul 21
Sow outdoors: Apr 20 to May 18Plant for fall: Jul 21 to Aug 4
Sow outdoors: Apr 20 to May 11
Sow outdoors: Apr 27 to May 25Plant for fall: Jul 21 to Aug 4
Sow outdoors: Apr 27 to May 18Plant for fall: Aug 4 to Aug 25
Sow outdoors: May 18 to Jun 8Plant for fall: Jul 14 to Jul 28
Sow outdoors: May 18 to Jun 1
Transplant outside: May 25 to Jun 15
Plant for fall: Sep 15 to Oct 20
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in North Jay, ME
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Feb 16 – Mar 2 | Apr 13 – Apr 27 | — | — |
| Peppers | Mar 2 – Mar 16 | May 25 – Jun 8 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Mar 2 – Mar 16 | May 25 – Jun 8 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Mar 16 – Mar 30 | May 18 – Jun 1 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Mar 16 – Mar 30 | Apr 20 – May 4 | Apr 13 – May 18 | Aug 4 – Sep 1 |
| Kale | Mar 16 – Mar 30 | Apr 13 – Apr 27 | Apr 13 – Apr 27 | Jul 21 – Aug 11 |
| Broccoli | Mar 16 – Mar 30 | Apr 27 – May 11 | — | Jun 23 – Jul 14 |
| Cabbage | Mar 16 – Mar 30 | Apr 20 – May 4 | — | Jun 23 – Jul 14 |
| Cauliflower | Mar 16 – Mar 30 | Apr 27 – May 11 | — | Jun 23 – Jul 14 |
| Okra | Mar 30 – Apr 13 | Jun 1 – Jun 15 | Jun 1 – Jun 15 | — |
| Basil | Mar 30 – Apr 13 | May 18 – Jun 1 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Mar 30 – Apr 20 | Jul 7 – Jul 28 |
| Spinach | — | — | Mar 30 – Apr 20 | Aug 4 – Aug 25 |
| Radishes | — | — | Apr 6 – May 18 | Aug 18 – Sep 8 |
| Cucumbers | Apr 13 – Apr 20 | May 25 – Jun 1 | May 18 – Jun 1 | Jul 14 – Jul 28 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Apr 13 – Apr 20 | — | May 18 – Jun 1 | Jul 21 – Aug 4 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Apr 13 – Apr 20 | — | May 18 – Jun 1 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Apr 13 – Apr 20 | May 25 – Jun 8 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Apr 20 – May 18 | Jul 7 – Jul 21 |
| Beets | — | — | Apr 20 – May 18 | Jul 21 – Aug 4 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Apr 20 – May 11 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Apr 27 – May 25 | Jul 21 – Aug 4 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Apr 27 – May 18 | Aug 4 – Aug 25 |
| Green Beans | — | — | May 18 – Jun 8 | Jul 14 – Jul 28 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | May 18 – Jun 1 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | May 25 – Jun 15 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Sep 15 – Oct 20 |
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 Livermore Falls 1 E, ME weather station, 10 km away (elevation 381 ft (116 m)).
Frost dates near North Jay
- Jay May 11 · Sep 29
- Wilton May 16 · Sep 26
- East Dixfield May 11 · Sep 29
- Dryden May 16 · Sep 26
- East Wilton May 16 · Sep 26
- Canton May 6 · Oct 3
- West Farmington May 16 · Sep 26
- Dixfield May 4 · Oct 6
- Livermore Falls May 11 · Sep 29
- Farmington Falls May 7 · Oct 2
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in North Jay, ME?
The median last spring frost in North Jay, ME is May 11. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after May 24, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in North Jay, ME?
The median first fall frost is September 29, with about a 10% chance of frost before September 16.
How long is the growing season in North Jay, ME?
About 141 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is North Jay, ME?
North Jay, ME is in USDA hardiness zone 5a.