Wesley, ME frost dates
Last spring frostMay 2median date
First fall frostOct 15median date
Growing season166 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone5bZone 5b
How Wesley compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Wesley falls between April 21 and May 12, a 21-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 1 and October 30.
- The median last frost is 4 days earlier than the Maine median of May 6.
- Its 166-day growing season is longer than 72% of the 457 Maine places with a regular frost season (state median 154 days).
- The last frost is typical for zone 5b, where the median is May 1.
- 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 21 |
| 50% (median) | May 2 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | May 12 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 1 |
| 50% (median) | October 15 |
| 90% (late) | October 30 |
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 Wesley, ME
Wesley, ME frost dates — last frost May 2, first frost Oct 15, zone 5b. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Feb 7 to Feb 21Transplant outside: Apr 4 to Apr 18
Start indoors: Feb 21 to Mar 7Transplant outside: May 16 to May 30
Start indoors: Feb 21 to Mar 7Transplant outside: May 16 to May 30
Start indoors: Mar 7 to Mar 21Transplant outside: May 9 to May 23
Start indoors: Mar 7 to Mar 21Transplant outside: Apr 11 to Apr 25Sow outdoors: Apr 4 to May 9Plant for fall: Aug 20 to Sep 17
Start indoors: Mar 7 to Mar 21Transplant outside: Apr 4 to Apr 18Sow outdoors: Apr 4 to Apr 18Plant for fall: Aug 6 to Aug 27
Start indoors: Mar 7 to Mar 21Transplant outside: Apr 18 to May 2Plant for fall: Jul 9 to Jul 30
Start indoors: Mar 7 to Mar 21Transplant outside: Apr 11 to Apr 25Plant for fall: Jul 9 to Jul 30
Start indoors: Mar 7 to Mar 21Transplant outside: Apr 18 to May 2Plant for fall: Jul 9 to Jul 30
Start indoors: Mar 21 to Apr 4Transplant outside: May 23 to Jun 6Sow outdoors: May 23 to Jun 6
Start indoors: Mar 21 to Apr 4Transplant outside: May 9 to May 23
Sow outdoors: Mar 21 to Apr 11Plant for fall: Jul 23 to Aug 13
Sow outdoors: Mar 21 to Apr 11Plant for fall: Aug 20 to Sep 10
Sow outdoors: Mar 28 to May 9Plant for fall: Sep 3 to Sep 24
Start indoors: Apr 4 to Apr 11Transplant outside: May 16 to May 23Sow outdoors: May 9 to May 23Plant for fall: Jul 30 to Aug 13
Start indoors: Apr 4 to Apr 11Sow outdoors: May 9 to May 23Plant for fall: Aug 6 to Aug 20
Start indoors: Apr 4 to Apr 11Sow outdoors: May 9 to May 23
Start indoors: Apr 4 to Apr 11Transplant outside: May 16 to May 30
Sow outdoors: Apr 11 to May 9Plant for fall: Jul 23 to Aug 6
Sow outdoors: Apr 11 to May 9Plant for fall: Aug 6 to Aug 20
Sow outdoors: Apr 11 to May 2
Sow outdoors: Apr 18 to May 16Plant for fall: Aug 6 to Aug 20
Sow outdoors: Apr 18 to May 9Plant for fall: Aug 20 to Sep 10
Sow outdoors: May 9 to May 30Plant for fall: Jul 30 to Aug 13
Sow outdoors: May 9 to May 23
Transplant outside: May 16 to Jun 6
Plant for fall: Oct 1 to Nov 5
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Wesley, ME
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Feb 7 – Feb 21 | Apr 4 – Apr 18 | — | — |
| Peppers | Feb 21 – Mar 7 | May 16 – May 30 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Feb 21 – Mar 7 | May 16 – May 30 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Mar 7 – Mar 21 | May 9 – May 23 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Mar 7 – Mar 21 | Apr 11 – Apr 25 | Apr 4 – May 9 | Aug 20 – Sep 17 |
| Kale | Mar 7 – Mar 21 | Apr 4 – Apr 18 | Apr 4 – Apr 18 | Aug 6 – Aug 27 |
| Broccoli | Mar 7 – Mar 21 | Apr 18 – May 2 | — | Jul 9 – Jul 30 |
| Cabbage | Mar 7 – Mar 21 | Apr 11 – Apr 25 | — | Jul 9 – Jul 30 |
| Cauliflower | Mar 7 – Mar 21 | Apr 18 – May 2 | — | Jul 9 – Jul 30 |
| Okra | Mar 21 – Apr 4 | May 23 – Jun 6 | May 23 – Jun 6 | — |
| Basil | Mar 21 – Apr 4 | May 9 – May 23 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Mar 21 – Apr 11 | Jul 23 – Aug 13 |
| Spinach | — | — | Mar 21 – Apr 11 | Aug 20 – Sep 10 |
| Radishes | — | — | Mar 28 – May 9 | Sep 3 – Sep 24 |
| Cucumbers | Apr 4 – Apr 11 | May 16 – May 23 | May 9 – May 23 | Jul 30 – Aug 13 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Apr 4 – Apr 11 | — | May 9 – May 23 | Aug 6 – Aug 20 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Apr 4 – Apr 11 | — | May 9 – May 23 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Apr 4 – Apr 11 | May 16 – May 30 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Apr 11 – May 9 | Jul 23 – Aug 6 |
| Beets | — | — | Apr 11 – May 9 | Aug 6 – Aug 20 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Apr 11 – May 2 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Apr 18 – May 16 | Aug 6 – Aug 20 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Apr 18 – May 9 | Aug 20 – Sep 10 |
| Green Beans | — | — | May 9 – May 30 | Jul 30 – Aug 13 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | May 9 – May 23 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | May 16 – Jun 6 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Oct 1 – Nov 5 |
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 Wesley, ME weather station, 5 km away (elevation 410 ft (125 m)).
Frost dates near Wesley
- Baileyville Apr 21 · Oct 26
- Grand Lake Stream May 4 · Oct 10
- Meddybemps Apr 21 · Oct 26
- Princeton May 4 · Oct 10
- Machias May 3 · Oct 9
- Columbia Falls May 3 · Oct 9
- East Machias May 3 · Oct 9
- Jonesboro May 3 · Oct 9
- Dennysville Apr 29 · Oct 25
- Pembroke May 5 · Oct 13
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Wesley, ME?
The median last spring frost in Wesley, ME is May 2. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after May 12, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Wesley, ME?
The median first fall frost is October 15, with about a 10% chance of frost before October 1.
How long is the growing season in Wesley, ME?
About 166 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Wesley, ME?
Wesley, ME is in USDA hardiness zone 5b.