Freeport, PA frost dates
Last spring frostApr 21median date
First fall frostOct 30median date
Growing season192 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone6bZone 6b
How Freeport compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Freeport falls between April 6 and May 9, a 33-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 15 and November 12.
- The median last frost is 6 days earlier than the Pennsylvania median of Apr 27.
- Its 192-day growing season is longer than 82% of the 1,787 Pennsylvania places with a regular frost season (state median 175 days).
- The last frost is typical for zone 6b, where the median is Apr 22.
- The weather station records an average of 118 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Pittsburgh, PA, 41 km away, the last frost here is 3 days earlier than there and the growing season is 6 days longer.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | April 6 |
| 50% (median) | April 21 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | May 9 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 15 |
| 50% (median) | October 30 |
| 90% (late) | November 12 |
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 Freeport, PA
Freeport, PA frost dates — last frost Apr 21, first frost Oct 30, zone 6b. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Jan 27 to Feb 10Transplant outside: Mar 24 to Apr 7
Start indoors: Feb 10 to Feb 24Transplant outside: May 5 to May 19
Start indoors: Feb 10 to Feb 24Transplant outside: May 5 to May 19
Start indoors: Feb 24 to Mar 10Transplant outside: Apr 28 to May 12
Start indoors: Feb 24 to Mar 10Transplant outside: Mar 31 to Apr 14Sow outdoors: Mar 24 to Apr 28Plant for fall: Sep 4 to Oct 2
Start indoors: Feb 24 to Mar 10Transplant outside: Mar 24 to Apr 7Sow outdoors: Mar 24 to Apr 7Plant for fall: Aug 21 to Sep 11
Start indoors: Feb 24 to Mar 10Transplant outside: Apr 7 to Apr 21Plant for fall: Jul 24 to Aug 14
Start indoors: Feb 24 to Mar 10Transplant outside: Mar 31 to Apr 14Plant for fall: Jul 24 to Aug 14
Start indoors: Feb 24 to Mar 10Transplant outside: Apr 7 to Apr 21Plant for fall: Jul 24 to Aug 14
Start indoors: Mar 10 to Mar 24Transplant outside: May 12 to May 26Sow outdoors: May 12 to May 26
Start indoors: Mar 10 to Mar 24Transplant outside: Apr 28 to May 12
Sow outdoors: Mar 10 to Mar 31Plant for fall: Aug 7 to Aug 28
Sow outdoors: Mar 10 to Mar 31Plant for fall: Sep 4 to Sep 25
Sow outdoors: Mar 17 to Apr 28Plant for fall: Sep 18 to Oct 9
Start indoors: Mar 24 to Mar 31Transplant outside: May 5 to May 12Sow outdoors: Apr 28 to May 12Plant for fall: Aug 14 to Aug 28
Start indoors: Mar 24 to Mar 31Sow outdoors: Apr 28 to May 12Plant for fall: Aug 21 to Sep 4
Start indoors: Mar 24 to Mar 31Sow outdoors: Apr 28 to May 12
Start indoors: Mar 24 to Mar 31Transplant outside: May 5 to May 19
Sow outdoors: Mar 31 to Apr 28Plant for fall: Aug 7 to Aug 21
Sow outdoors: Mar 31 to Apr 28Plant for fall: Aug 21 to Sep 4
Sow outdoors: Mar 31 to Apr 21
Sow outdoors: Apr 7 to May 5Plant for fall: Aug 21 to Sep 4
Sow outdoors: Apr 7 to Apr 28Plant for fall: Sep 4 to Sep 25
Sow outdoors: Apr 28 to May 19Plant for fall: Aug 14 to Aug 28
Sow outdoors: Apr 28 to May 12
Transplant outside: May 5 to May 26
Plant for fall: Oct 16 to Nov 20
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Freeport, PA
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Jan 27 – Feb 10 | Mar 24 – Apr 7 | — | — |
| Peppers | Feb 10 – Feb 24 | May 5 – May 19 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Feb 10 – Feb 24 | May 5 – May 19 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Feb 24 – Mar 10 | Apr 28 – May 12 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Feb 24 – Mar 10 | Mar 31 – Apr 14 | Mar 24 – Apr 28 | Sep 4 – Oct 2 |
| Kale | Feb 24 – Mar 10 | Mar 24 – Apr 7 | Mar 24 – Apr 7 | Aug 21 – Sep 11 |
| Broccoli | Feb 24 – Mar 10 | Apr 7 – Apr 21 | — | Jul 24 – Aug 14 |
| Cabbage | Feb 24 – Mar 10 | Mar 31 – Apr 14 | — | Jul 24 – Aug 14 |
| Cauliflower | Feb 24 – Mar 10 | Apr 7 – Apr 21 | — | Jul 24 – Aug 14 |
| Okra | Mar 10 – Mar 24 | May 12 – May 26 | May 12 – May 26 | — |
| Basil | Mar 10 – Mar 24 | Apr 28 – May 12 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Mar 10 – Mar 31 | Aug 7 – Aug 28 |
| Spinach | — | — | Mar 10 – Mar 31 | Sep 4 – Sep 25 |
| Radishes | — | — | Mar 17 – Apr 28 | Sep 18 – Oct 9 |
| Cucumbers | Mar 24 – Mar 31 | May 5 – May 12 | Apr 28 – May 12 | Aug 14 – Aug 28 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Mar 24 – Mar 31 | — | Apr 28 – May 12 | Aug 21 – Sep 4 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Mar 24 – Mar 31 | — | Apr 28 – May 12 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Mar 24 – Mar 31 | May 5 – May 19 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Mar 31 – Apr 28 | Aug 7 – Aug 21 |
| Beets | — | — | Mar 31 – Apr 28 | Aug 21 – Sep 4 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Mar 31 – Apr 21 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Apr 7 – May 5 | Aug 21 – Sep 4 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Apr 7 – Apr 28 | Sep 4 – Sep 25 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Apr 28 – May 19 | Aug 14 – Aug 28 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Apr 28 – May 12 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | May 5 – May 26 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Oct 16 – Nov 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 Schenley Lock, PA weather station, 2 km away (elevation 784 ft (239 m)).
Frost dates near Freeport
- Schenley Apr 21 · Oct 30
- Sarver Apr 21 · Oct 30
- Leechburg Apr 21 · Oct 30
- Natrona Heights Apr 16 · Nov 2
- Cadogan May 4 · Oct 16
- Hyde Park Apr 21 · Oct 30
- Vandergrift May 4 · Oct 16
- Brackenridge Apr 16 · Nov 2
- Ford Cliff May 4 · Oct 16
- Cabot May 7 · Oct 14
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Freeport, PA?
The median last spring frost in Freeport, PA is April 21. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after May 9, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Freeport, PA?
The median first fall frost is October 30, with about a 10% chance of frost before October 15.
How long is the growing season in Freeport, PA?
About 192 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Freeport, PA?
Freeport, PA is in USDA hardiness zone 6b.