Frost dates for 02532 — Buzzards Bay, MA
Last spring frostApr 21median date
First fall frostOct 24median date
Growing season186 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone7aZone 7a
How Buzzards Bay compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Buzzards Bay falls between April 7 and May 3, a 26-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 11 and November 7.
- The median last frost is 6 days earlier than the Massachusetts median of Apr 27.
- Its 186-day growing season is longer than 76% of the 510 Massachusetts places with a regular frost season (state median 169 days).
- The last frost is 5 days later 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 116 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with New Bedford, MA, 30 km away, the last frost here is 8 days earlier than there and the growing season is 17 days longer.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | April 7 |
| 50% (median) | April 21 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | May 3 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 11 |
| 50% (median) | October 24 |
| 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 Buzzards Bay, MA
Frost dates for 02532 — Buzzards Bay, MA — last frost Apr 21, first frost Oct 24, zone 7a. 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: Aug 29 to Sep 26
Start indoors: Feb 24 to Mar 10Transplant outside: Mar 24 to Apr 7Sow outdoors: Mar 24 to Apr 7Plant for fall: Aug 15 to Sep 5
Start indoors: Feb 24 to Mar 10Transplant outside: Apr 7 to Apr 21Plant for fall: Jul 18 to Aug 8
Start indoors: Feb 24 to Mar 10Transplant outside: Mar 31 to Apr 14Plant for fall: Jul 18 to Aug 8
Start indoors: Feb 24 to Mar 10Transplant outside: Apr 7 to Apr 21Plant for fall: Jul 18 to Aug 8
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 1 to Aug 22
Sow outdoors: Mar 10 to Mar 31Plant for fall: Aug 29 to Sep 19
Sow outdoors: Mar 17 to Apr 28Plant for fall: Sep 12 to Oct 3
Start indoors: Mar 24 to Mar 31Transplant outside: May 5 to May 12Sow outdoors: Apr 28 to May 12Plant for fall: Aug 8 to Aug 22
Start indoors: Mar 24 to Mar 31Sow outdoors: Apr 28 to May 12Plant for fall: Aug 15 to Aug 29
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 1 to Aug 15
Sow outdoors: Mar 31 to Apr 28Plant for fall: Aug 15 to Aug 29
Sow outdoors: Mar 31 to Apr 21
Sow outdoors: Apr 7 to May 5Plant for fall: Aug 15 to Aug 29
Sow outdoors: Apr 7 to Apr 28Plant for fall: Aug 29 to Sep 19
Sow outdoors: Apr 28 to May 19Plant for fall: Aug 8 to Aug 22
Sow outdoors: Apr 28 to May 12
Transplant outside: May 5 to May 26
Plant for fall: Oct 10 to Nov 14
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Buzzards Bay, MA
| 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 | Aug 29 – Sep 26 |
| Kale | Feb 24 – Mar 10 | Mar 24 – Apr 7 | Mar 24 – Apr 7 | Aug 15 – Sep 5 |
| Broccoli | Feb 24 – Mar 10 | Apr 7 – Apr 21 | — | Jul 18 – Aug 8 |
| Cabbage | Feb 24 – Mar 10 | Mar 31 – Apr 14 | — | Jul 18 – Aug 8 |
| Cauliflower | Feb 24 – Mar 10 | Apr 7 – Apr 21 | — | Jul 18 – Aug 8 |
| 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 1 – Aug 22 |
| Spinach | — | — | Mar 10 – Mar 31 | Aug 29 – Sep 19 |
| Radishes | — | — | Mar 17 – Apr 28 | Sep 12 – Oct 3 |
| Cucumbers | Mar 24 – Mar 31 | May 5 – May 12 | Apr 28 – May 12 | Aug 8 – Aug 22 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Mar 24 – Mar 31 | — | Apr 28 – May 12 | Aug 15 – Aug 29 |
| 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 1 – Aug 15 |
| Beets | — | — | Mar 31 – Apr 28 | Aug 15 – Aug 29 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Mar 31 – Apr 21 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Apr 7 – May 5 | Aug 15 – Aug 29 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Apr 7 – Apr 28 | Aug 29 – Sep 19 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Apr 28 – May 19 | Aug 8 – Aug 22 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Apr 28 – May 12 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | May 5 – May 26 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Oct 10 – Nov 14 |
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 E Wareham, MA weather station, 7 km away (elevation 30 ft (9 m)).
ZIP codes in Buzzards Bay: 02532 02542
Frost dates near Buzzards Bay
- Monument Beach Apr 21 · Oct 24
- Sagamore Apr 26 · Oct 26
- Onset Apr 21 · Oct 24
- East Wareham Apr 21 · Oct 24
- Pocasset Apr 21 · Oct 24
- Sagamore Beach Apr 26 · Oct 26
- Cataumet Apr 21 · Oct 24
- Forestdale Apr 26 · Oct 26
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Buzzards Bay, MA?
The median last spring frost in Buzzards Bay, MA is April 21. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after May 3, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Buzzards Bay, MA?
The median first fall frost is October 24, with about a 10% chance of frost before October 11.
How long is the growing season in Buzzards Bay, MA?
About 186 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Buzzards Bay, MA?
Buzzards Bay, MA is in USDA hardiness zone 7a.