Dimock, PA frost dates
Last spring frostMay 14median date
First fall frostOct 2median date
Growing season141 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone6aZone 6a
How Dimock compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Dimock falls between April 29 and May 28, a 29-day window. The first fall frost falls between September 20 and October 15.
- The median last frost is 17 days later than the Pennsylvania median of Apr 27.
- Its 141-day growing season is longer than 5% of the 1,787 Pennsylvania places with a regular frost season (state median 175 days).
- The last frost is 15 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 168 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Scranton, PA, 42 km away, the last frost here is 21 days later than there and the growing season is 39 days shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | April 29 |
| 50% (median) | May 14 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | May 28 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | September 20 |
| 50% (median) | October 2 |
| 90% (late) | October 15 |
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 Dimock, PA
Dimock, PA frost dates — last frost May 14, first frost Oct 2, zone 6a. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Feb 19 to Mar 5Transplant outside: Apr 16 to Apr 30
Start indoors: Mar 5 to Mar 19Transplant outside: May 28 to Jun 11
Start indoors: Mar 5 to Mar 19Transplant outside: May 28 to Jun 11
Start indoors: Mar 19 to Apr 2Transplant outside: May 21 to Jun 4
Start indoors: Mar 19 to Apr 2Transplant outside: Apr 23 to May 7Sow outdoors: Apr 16 to May 21Plant for fall: Aug 7 to Sep 4
Start indoors: Mar 19 to Apr 2Transplant outside: Apr 16 to Apr 30Sow outdoors: Apr 16 to Apr 30Plant for fall: Jul 24 to Aug 14
Start indoors: Mar 19 to Apr 2Transplant outside: Apr 30 to May 14Plant for fall: Jun 26 to Jul 17
Start indoors: Mar 19 to Apr 2Transplant outside: Apr 23 to May 7Plant for fall: Jun 26 to Jul 17
Start indoors: Mar 19 to Apr 2Transplant outside: Apr 30 to May 14Plant for fall: Jun 26 to Jul 17
Start indoors: Apr 2 to Apr 16Transplant outside: Jun 4 to Jun 18Sow outdoors: Jun 4 to Jun 18
Start indoors: Apr 2 to Apr 16Transplant outside: May 21 to Jun 4
Sow outdoors: Apr 2 to Apr 23Plant for fall: Jul 10 to Jul 31
Sow outdoors: Apr 2 to Apr 23Plant for fall: Aug 7 to Aug 28
Sow outdoors: Apr 9 to May 21Plant for fall: Aug 21 to Sep 11
Start indoors: Apr 16 to Apr 23Transplant outside: May 28 to Jun 4Sow outdoors: May 21 to Jun 4Plant for fall: Jul 17 to Jul 31
Start indoors: Apr 16 to Apr 23Sow outdoors: May 21 to Jun 4Plant for fall: Jul 24 to Aug 7
Start indoors: Apr 16 to Apr 23Sow outdoors: May 21 to Jun 4
Start indoors: Apr 16 to Apr 23Transplant outside: May 28 to Jun 11
Sow outdoors: Apr 23 to May 21Plant for fall: Jul 10 to Jul 24
Sow outdoors: Apr 23 to May 21Plant for fall: Jul 24 to Aug 7
Sow outdoors: Apr 23 to May 14
Sow outdoors: Apr 30 to May 28Plant for fall: Jul 24 to Aug 7
Sow outdoors: Apr 30 to May 21Plant for fall: Aug 7 to Aug 28
Sow outdoors: May 21 to Jun 11Plant for fall: Jul 17 to Jul 31
Sow outdoors: May 21 to Jun 4
Transplant outside: May 28 to Jun 18
Plant for fall: Sep 18 to Oct 23
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Dimock, PA
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Feb 19 – Mar 5 | Apr 16 – Apr 30 | — | — |
| Peppers | Mar 5 – Mar 19 | May 28 – Jun 11 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Mar 5 – Mar 19 | May 28 – Jun 11 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Mar 19 – Apr 2 | May 21 – Jun 4 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Mar 19 – Apr 2 | Apr 23 – May 7 | Apr 16 – May 21 | Aug 7 – Sep 4 |
| Kale | Mar 19 – Apr 2 | Apr 16 – Apr 30 | Apr 16 – Apr 30 | Jul 24 – Aug 14 |
| Broccoli | Mar 19 – Apr 2 | Apr 30 – May 14 | — | Jun 26 – Jul 17 |
| Cabbage | Mar 19 – Apr 2 | Apr 23 – May 7 | — | Jun 26 – Jul 17 |
| Cauliflower | Mar 19 – Apr 2 | Apr 30 – May 14 | — | Jun 26 – Jul 17 |
| Okra | Apr 2 – Apr 16 | Jun 4 – Jun 18 | Jun 4 – Jun 18 | — |
| Basil | Apr 2 – Apr 16 | May 21 – Jun 4 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Apr 2 – Apr 23 | Jul 10 – Jul 31 |
| Spinach | — | — | Apr 2 – Apr 23 | Aug 7 – Aug 28 |
| Radishes | — | — | Apr 9 – May 21 | Aug 21 – Sep 11 |
| Cucumbers | Apr 16 – Apr 23 | May 28 – Jun 4 | May 21 – Jun 4 | Jul 17 – Jul 31 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Apr 16 – Apr 23 | — | May 21 – Jun 4 | Jul 24 – Aug 7 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Apr 16 – Apr 23 | — | May 21 – Jun 4 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Apr 16 – Apr 23 | May 28 – Jun 11 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Apr 23 – May 21 | Jul 10 – Jul 24 |
| Beets | — | — | Apr 23 – May 21 | Jul 24 – Aug 7 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Apr 23 – May 14 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Apr 30 – May 28 | Jul 24 – Aug 7 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Apr 30 – May 21 | Aug 7 – Aug 28 |
| Green Beans | — | — | May 21 – Jun 11 | Jul 17 – Jul 31 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | May 21 – Jun 4 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | May 28 – Jun 18 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Sep 18 – Oct 23 |
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 Montrose, PA weather station, 12 km away (elevation 1,421 ft (433 m)).
Frost dates near Dimock
- Springville May 14 · Oct 2
- South Montrose May 14 · Oct 2
- Brooklyn May 14 · Oct 2
- Kingsley May 14 · Oct 2
- Montrose May 14 · Oct 2
- Hop Bottom May 14 · Oct 2
- Jackson May 14 · Oct 2
- Meshoppen May 14 · Oct 2
- Lawton May 14 · Oct 2
- Nicholson May 14 · Oct 2
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Dimock, PA?
The median last spring frost in Dimock, PA is May 14. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after May 28, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Dimock, PA?
The median first fall frost is October 2, with about a 10% chance of frost before September 20.
How long is the growing season in Dimock, PA?
About 141 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Dimock, PA?
Dimock, PA is in USDA hardiness zone 6a.