Monterey, TN frost dates
Last spring frostApr 10median date
First fall frostOct 30median date
Growing season203 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone7aZone 7a
How Monterey compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Monterey falls between March 23 and April 28, a 36-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 16 and November 13.
- The median last frost is 3 days later than the Tennessee median of Apr 7.
- Its 203-day growing season is longer than 41% of the 548 Tennessee places with a regular frost season (state median 206 days).
- The last frost is 6 days earlier than the zone 7a median of Apr 16. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 7a chart.
- The weather station records an average of 83 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Murfreesboro, TN, 110 km away, the last frost here is 1 day later than there and the growing season is 2 days longer.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | March 23 |
| 50% (median) | April 10 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | April 28 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 16 |
| 50% (median) | October 30 |
| 90% (late) | November 13 |
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 Monterey, TN
Monterey, TN frost dates — last frost Apr 10, first frost Oct 30, zone 7a. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Jan 16 to Jan 30Transplant outside: Mar 13 to Mar 27
Start indoors: Jan 30 to Feb 13Transplant outside: Apr 24 to May 8
Start indoors: Jan 30 to Feb 13Transplant outside: Apr 24 to May 8
Start indoors: Feb 13 to Feb 27Transplant outside: Apr 17 to May 1
Start indoors: Feb 13 to Feb 27Transplant outside: Mar 20 to Apr 3Sow outdoors: Mar 13 to Apr 17Plant for fall: Sep 4 to Oct 2
Start indoors: Feb 13 to Feb 27Transplant outside: Mar 13 to Mar 27Sow outdoors: Mar 13 to Mar 27Plant for fall: Aug 21 to Sep 11
Start indoors: Feb 13 to Feb 27Transplant outside: Mar 27 to Apr 10Plant for fall: Jul 24 to Aug 14
Start indoors: Feb 13 to Feb 27Transplant outside: Mar 20 to Apr 3Plant for fall: Jul 24 to Aug 14
Start indoors: Feb 13 to Feb 27Transplant outside: Mar 27 to Apr 10Plant for fall: Jul 24 to Aug 14
Start indoors: Feb 27 to Mar 13Transplant outside: May 1 to May 15Sow outdoors: May 1 to May 15
Start indoors: Feb 27 to Mar 13Transplant outside: Apr 17 to May 1
Sow outdoors: Feb 27 to Mar 20Plant for fall: Aug 7 to Aug 28
Sow outdoors: Feb 27 to Mar 20Plant for fall: Sep 4 to Sep 25
Sow outdoors: Mar 6 to Apr 17Plant for fall: Sep 18 to Oct 9
Start indoors: Mar 13 to Mar 20Transplant outside: Apr 24 to May 1Sow outdoors: Apr 17 to May 1Plant for fall: Aug 14 to Aug 28
Start indoors: Mar 13 to Mar 20Sow outdoors: Apr 17 to May 1Plant for fall: Aug 21 to Sep 4
Start indoors: Mar 13 to Mar 20Sow outdoors: Apr 17 to May 1
Start indoors: Mar 13 to Mar 20Transplant outside: Apr 24 to May 8
Sow outdoors: Mar 20 to Apr 17Plant for fall: Aug 7 to Aug 21
Sow outdoors: Mar 20 to Apr 17Plant for fall: Aug 21 to Sep 4
Sow outdoors: Mar 20 to Apr 10
Sow outdoors: Mar 27 to Apr 24Plant for fall: Aug 21 to Sep 4
Sow outdoors: Mar 27 to Apr 17Plant for fall: Sep 4 to Sep 25
Sow outdoors: Apr 17 to May 8Plant for fall: Aug 14 to Aug 28
Sow outdoors: Apr 17 to May 1
Transplant outside: Apr 24 to May 15
Plant for fall: Oct 16 to Nov 20
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Monterey, TN
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Jan 16 – Jan 30 | Mar 13 – Mar 27 | — | — |
| Peppers | Jan 30 – Feb 13 | Apr 24 – May 8 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Jan 30 – Feb 13 | Apr 24 – May 8 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Feb 13 – Feb 27 | Apr 17 – May 1 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Feb 13 – Feb 27 | Mar 20 – Apr 3 | Mar 13 – Apr 17 | Sep 4 – Oct 2 |
| Kale | Feb 13 – Feb 27 | Mar 13 – Mar 27 | Mar 13 – Mar 27 | Aug 21 – Sep 11 |
| Broccoli | Feb 13 – Feb 27 | Mar 27 – Apr 10 | — | Jul 24 – Aug 14 |
| Cabbage | Feb 13 – Feb 27 | Mar 20 – Apr 3 | — | Jul 24 – Aug 14 |
| Cauliflower | Feb 13 – Feb 27 | Mar 27 – Apr 10 | — | Jul 24 – Aug 14 |
| Okra | Feb 27 – Mar 13 | May 1 – May 15 | May 1 – May 15 | — |
| Basil | Feb 27 – Mar 13 | Apr 17 – May 1 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Feb 27 – Mar 20 | Aug 7 – Aug 28 |
| Spinach | — | — | Feb 27 – Mar 20 | Sep 4 – Sep 25 |
| Radishes | — | — | Mar 6 – Apr 17 | Sep 18 – Oct 9 |
| Cucumbers | Mar 13 – Mar 20 | Apr 24 – May 1 | Apr 17 – May 1 | Aug 14 – Aug 28 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Mar 13 – Mar 20 | — | Apr 17 – May 1 | Aug 21 – Sep 4 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Mar 13 – Mar 20 | — | Apr 17 – May 1 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Mar 13 – Mar 20 | Apr 24 – May 8 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Mar 20 – Apr 17 | Aug 7 – Aug 21 |
| Beets | — | — | Mar 20 – Apr 17 | Aug 21 – Sep 4 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Mar 20 – Apr 10 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Mar 27 – Apr 24 | Aug 21 – Sep 4 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Mar 27 – Apr 17 | Sep 4 – Sep 25 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Apr 17 – May 8 | Aug 14 – Aug 28 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Apr 17 – May 1 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Apr 24 – May 15 | — | — |
| 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 Monterey, TN weather station, about 1 km away (elevation 1,860 ft (567 m)).
Frost dates near Monterey
- Crawford Apr 10 · Oct 30
- Rickman Apr 12 · Oct 25
- Pleasant Hill Apr 20 · Oct 20
- Allred Apr 12 · Oct 25
- Wilder Apr 20 · Oct 22
- Cookeville Apr 14 · Oct 25
- Clarkrange Apr 17 · Oct 23
- Grimsley Apr 17 · Oct 23
- Alpine Apr 12 · Oct 25
- Livingston Apr 12 · Oct 25
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Monterey, TN?
The median last spring frost in Monterey, TN is April 10. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after April 28, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Monterey, TN?
The median first fall frost is October 30, with about a 10% chance of frost before October 16.
How long is the growing season in Monterey, TN?
About 203 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Monterey, TN?
Monterey, TN is in USDA hardiness zone 7a.