Whiting, ME frost dates
Last spring frostApr 29median date
First fall frostOct 25median date
Growing season179 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone5bZone 5b
How Whiting compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Whiting falls between April 16 and May 11, a 25-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 8 and November 7.
- The median last frost is 7 days earlier than the Maine median of May 6.
- Its 179-day growing season is longer than 96% 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 138 nights a year at or below 32°F.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | April 16 |
| 50% (median) | April 29 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | May 11 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 8 |
| 50% (median) | October 25 |
| 90% (late) | November 7 |
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 Whiting, ME
Whiting, ME frost dates — last frost Apr 29, first frost Oct 25, zone 5b. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Feb 4 to Feb 18Transplant outside: Apr 1 to Apr 15
Start indoors: Feb 18 to Mar 4Transplant outside: May 13 to May 27
Start indoors: Feb 18 to Mar 4Transplant outside: May 13 to May 27
Start indoors: Mar 4 to Mar 18Transplant outside: May 6 to May 20
Start indoors: Mar 4 to Mar 18Transplant outside: Apr 8 to Apr 22Sow outdoors: Apr 1 to May 6Plant for fall: Aug 30 to Sep 27
Start indoors: Mar 4 to Mar 18Transplant outside: Apr 1 to Apr 15Sow outdoors: Apr 1 to Apr 15Plant for fall: Aug 16 to Sep 6
Start indoors: Mar 4 to Mar 18Transplant outside: Apr 15 to Apr 29Plant for fall: Jul 19 to Aug 9
Start indoors: Mar 4 to Mar 18Transplant outside: Apr 8 to Apr 22Plant for fall: Jul 19 to Aug 9
Start indoors: Mar 4 to Mar 18Transplant outside: Apr 15 to Apr 29Plant for fall: Jul 19 to Aug 9
Start indoors: Mar 18 to Apr 1Transplant outside: May 20 to Jun 3Sow outdoors: May 20 to Jun 3
Start indoors: Mar 18 to Apr 1Transplant outside: May 6 to May 20
Sow outdoors: Mar 18 to Apr 8Plant for fall: Aug 2 to Aug 23
Sow outdoors: Mar 18 to Apr 8Plant for fall: Aug 30 to Sep 20
Sow outdoors: Mar 25 to May 6Plant for fall: Sep 13 to Oct 4
Start indoors: Apr 1 to Apr 8Transplant outside: May 13 to May 20Sow outdoors: May 6 to May 20Plant for fall: Aug 9 to Aug 23
Start indoors: Apr 1 to Apr 8Sow outdoors: May 6 to May 20Plant for fall: Aug 16 to Aug 30
Start indoors: Apr 1 to Apr 8Sow outdoors: May 6 to May 20
Start indoors: Apr 1 to Apr 8Transplant outside: May 13 to May 27
Sow outdoors: Apr 8 to May 6Plant for fall: Aug 2 to Aug 16
Sow outdoors: Apr 8 to May 6Plant for fall: Aug 16 to Aug 30
Sow outdoors: Apr 8 to Apr 29
Sow outdoors: Apr 15 to May 13Plant for fall: Aug 16 to Aug 30
Sow outdoors: Apr 15 to May 6Plant for fall: Aug 30 to Sep 20
Sow outdoors: May 6 to May 27Plant for fall: Aug 9 to Aug 23
Sow outdoors: May 6 to May 20
Transplant outside: May 13 to Jun 3
Plant for fall: Oct 11 to Nov 15
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Whiting, ME
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Feb 4 – Feb 18 | Apr 1 – Apr 15 | — | — |
| Peppers | Feb 18 – Mar 4 | May 13 – May 27 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Feb 18 – Mar 4 | May 13 – May 27 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Mar 4 – Mar 18 | May 6 – May 20 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Mar 4 – Mar 18 | Apr 8 – Apr 22 | Apr 1 – May 6 | Aug 30 – Sep 27 |
| Kale | Mar 4 – Mar 18 | Apr 1 – Apr 15 | Apr 1 – Apr 15 | Aug 16 – Sep 6 |
| Broccoli | Mar 4 – Mar 18 | Apr 15 – Apr 29 | — | Jul 19 – Aug 9 |
| Cabbage | Mar 4 – Mar 18 | Apr 8 – Apr 22 | — | Jul 19 – Aug 9 |
| Cauliflower | Mar 4 – Mar 18 | Apr 15 – Apr 29 | — | Jul 19 – Aug 9 |
| Okra | Mar 18 – Apr 1 | May 20 – Jun 3 | May 20 – Jun 3 | — |
| Basil | Mar 18 – Apr 1 | May 6 – May 20 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Mar 18 – Apr 8 | Aug 2 – Aug 23 |
| Spinach | — | — | Mar 18 – Apr 8 | Aug 30 – Sep 20 |
| Radishes | — | — | Mar 25 – May 6 | Sep 13 – Oct 4 |
| Cucumbers | Apr 1 – Apr 8 | May 13 – May 20 | May 6 – May 20 | Aug 9 – Aug 23 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Apr 1 – Apr 8 | — | May 6 – May 20 | Aug 16 – Aug 30 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Apr 1 – Apr 8 | — | May 6 – May 20 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Apr 1 – Apr 8 | May 13 – May 27 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Apr 8 – May 6 | Aug 2 – Aug 16 |
| Beets | — | — | Apr 8 – May 6 | Aug 16 – Aug 30 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Apr 8 – Apr 29 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Apr 15 – May 13 | Aug 16 – Aug 30 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Apr 15 – May 6 | Aug 30 – Sep 20 |
| Green Beans | — | — | May 6 – May 27 | Aug 9 – Aug 23 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | May 6 – May 20 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | May 13 – Jun 3 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Oct 11 – Nov 15 |
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 Eastport, ME weather station, 26 km away (elevation 85 ft (26 m)).
Frost dates near Whiting
- Cutler May 3 · Oct 9
- East Machias May 3 · Oct 9
- Dennysville Apr 29 · Oct 25
- Machiasport May 3 · Oct 9
- Machias May 3 · Oct 9
- Lubec Apr 29 · Oct 25
- Pembroke May 5 · Oct 13
- Eastport Apr 29 · Oct 25
- Perry May 5 · Oct 13
- Jonesboro May 3 · Oct 9
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Whiting, ME?
The median last spring frost in Whiting, ME is April 29. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after May 11, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Whiting, ME?
The median first fall frost is October 25, with about a 10% chance of frost before October 8.
How long is the growing season in Whiting, ME?
About 179 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Whiting, ME?
Whiting, ME is in USDA hardiness zone 5b.