West Nottingham, NH frost dates
Last spring frostMay 8median date
First fall frostOct 4median date
Growing season149 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone6aZone 6a
How West Nottingham compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in West Nottingham falls between April 27 and May 22, a 25-day window. The first fall frost falls between September 23 and October 20.
- The median last frost is 1 day later than the New Hampshire median of May 7.
- Its 149-day growing season is longer than 44% of the 252 New Hampshire places with a regular frost season (state median 150 days).
- The last frost is 9 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 151 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Manchester, NH, 33 km away, the last frost here is 8 days later than there and the growing season is 15 days shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | April 27 |
| 50% (median) | May 8 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | May 22 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | September 23 |
| 50% (median) | October 4 |
| 90% (late) | October 20 |
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 West Nottingham, NH
West Nottingham, NH frost dates — last frost May 8, first frost Oct 4, zone 6a. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Feb 13 to Feb 27Transplant outside: Apr 10 to Apr 24
Start indoors: Feb 27 to Mar 13Transplant outside: May 22 to Jun 5
Start indoors: Feb 27 to Mar 13Transplant outside: May 22 to Jun 5
Start indoors: Mar 13 to Mar 27Transplant outside: May 15 to May 29
Start indoors: Mar 13 to Mar 27Transplant outside: Apr 17 to May 1Sow outdoors: Apr 10 to May 15Plant for fall: Aug 9 to Sep 6
Start indoors: Mar 13 to Mar 27Transplant outside: Apr 10 to Apr 24Sow outdoors: Apr 10 to Apr 24Plant for fall: Jul 26 to Aug 16
Start indoors: Mar 13 to Mar 27Transplant outside: Apr 24 to May 8Plant for fall: Jun 28 to Jul 19
Start indoors: Mar 13 to Mar 27Transplant outside: Apr 17 to May 1Plant for fall: Jun 28 to Jul 19
Start indoors: Mar 13 to Mar 27Transplant outside: Apr 24 to May 8Plant for fall: Jun 28 to Jul 19
Start indoors: Mar 27 to Apr 10Transplant outside: May 29 to Jun 12Sow outdoors: May 29 to Jun 12
Start indoors: Mar 27 to Apr 10Transplant outside: May 15 to May 29
Sow outdoors: Mar 27 to Apr 17Plant for fall: Jul 12 to Aug 2
Sow outdoors: Mar 27 to Apr 17Plant for fall: Aug 9 to Aug 30
Sow outdoors: Apr 3 to May 15Plant for fall: Aug 23 to Sep 13
Start indoors: Apr 10 to Apr 17Transplant outside: May 22 to May 29Sow outdoors: May 15 to May 29Plant for fall: Jul 19 to Aug 2
Start indoors: Apr 10 to Apr 17Sow outdoors: May 15 to May 29Plant for fall: Jul 26 to Aug 9
Start indoors: Apr 10 to Apr 17Sow outdoors: May 15 to May 29
Start indoors: Apr 10 to Apr 17Transplant outside: May 22 to Jun 5
Sow outdoors: Apr 17 to May 15Plant for fall: Jul 12 to Jul 26
Sow outdoors: Apr 17 to May 15Plant for fall: Jul 26 to Aug 9
Sow outdoors: Apr 17 to May 8
Sow outdoors: Apr 24 to May 22Plant for fall: Jul 26 to Aug 9
Sow outdoors: Apr 24 to May 15Plant for fall: Aug 9 to Aug 30
Sow outdoors: May 15 to Jun 5Plant for fall: Jul 19 to Aug 2
Sow outdoors: May 15 to May 29
Transplant outside: May 22 to Jun 12
Plant for fall: Sep 20 to Oct 25
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in West Nottingham, NH
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Feb 13 – Feb 27 | Apr 10 – Apr 24 | — | — |
| Peppers | Feb 27 – Mar 13 | May 22 – Jun 5 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Feb 27 – Mar 13 | May 22 – Jun 5 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Mar 13 – Mar 27 | May 15 – May 29 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Mar 13 – Mar 27 | Apr 17 – May 1 | Apr 10 – May 15 | Aug 9 – Sep 6 |
| Kale | Mar 13 – Mar 27 | Apr 10 – Apr 24 | Apr 10 – Apr 24 | Jul 26 – Aug 16 |
| Broccoli | Mar 13 – Mar 27 | Apr 24 – May 8 | — | Jun 28 – Jul 19 |
| Cabbage | Mar 13 – Mar 27 | Apr 17 – May 1 | — | Jun 28 – Jul 19 |
| Cauliflower | Mar 13 – Mar 27 | Apr 24 – May 8 | — | Jun 28 – Jul 19 |
| Okra | Mar 27 – Apr 10 | May 29 – Jun 12 | May 29 – Jun 12 | — |
| Basil | Mar 27 – Apr 10 | May 15 – May 29 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Mar 27 – Apr 17 | Jul 12 – Aug 2 |
| Spinach | — | — | Mar 27 – Apr 17 | Aug 9 – Aug 30 |
| Radishes | — | — | Apr 3 – May 15 | Aug 23 – Sep 13 |
| Cucumbers | Apr 10 – Apr 17 | May 22 – May 29 | May 15 – May 29 | Jul 19 – Aug 2 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Apr 10 – Apr 17 | — | May 15 – May 29 | Jul 26 – Aug 9 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Apr 10 – Apr 17 | — | May 15 – May 29 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Apr 10 – Apr 17 | May 22 – Jun 5 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Apr 17 – May 15 | Jul 12 – Jul 26 |
| Beets | — | — | Apr 17 – May 15 | Jul 26 – Aug 9 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Apr 17 – May 8 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Apr 24 – May 22 | Jul 26 – Aug 9 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Apr 24 – May 15 | Aug 9 – Aug 30 |
| Green Beans | — | — | May 15 – Jun 5 | Jul 19 – Aug 2 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | May 15 – May 29 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | May 22 – Jun 12 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Sep 20 – Oct 25 |
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 Durham, NH weather station, 16 km away (elevation 75 ft (23 m)).
Frost dates near West Nottingham
- Northwood May 8 · Oct 4
- Nottingham May 7 · Oct 4
- Strafford Apr 30 · Oct 9
- Barrington May 3 · Oct 10
- Center Strafford Apr 30 · Oct 9
- Deerfield May 7 · Oct 4
- Lee May 7 · Oct 4
- Madbury May 3 · Oct 10
- Epping May 7 · Oct 4
- Raymond May 7 · Oct 4
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in West Nottingham, NH?
The median last spring frost in West Nottingham, NH is May 8. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after May 22, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in West Nottingham, NH?
The median first fall frost is October 4, with about a 10% chance of frost before September 23.
How long is the growing season in West Nottingham, NH?
About 149 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is West Nottingham, NH?
West Nottingham, NH is in USDA hardiness zone 6a.