Frost Dates for Hagerstown, MD
In Hagerstown, MD, the average last spring frost is around Apr 11 and the average first fall frost around Oct 28, for a growing season of about 199 days. For frost-tender plants, wait until Apr 27, when the chance of frost drops to 10%.
Based on NOAA 1991–2020 records from the Hagerstown 1 E, MD weather station, 1 mile away, elevation 532 ft. Frost can come earlier in low spots and valleys and later near cities and large lakes.
Frost probability by date
Chance of a 32°F frost after the spring date, or before the fall date.
| Chance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|
| 10% | Apr 27 | Oct 14 |
| 20% | Apr 21 | Oct 19 |
| 30% | Apr 17 | Oct 23 |
| 40% | Apr 14 | Oct 26 |
| 50% | Apr 11 | Oct 28 |
| 60% | Apr 8 | Oct 31 |
| 70% | Apr 5 | Nov 2 |
| 80% | Apr 2 | Nov 5 |
| 90% | Mar 29 | Nov 11 |
Light frost vs. hard freeze
Average (50%) dates for each temperature. Tender plants are damaged at 36°F; most hardy crops survive until 28°F.
| Temperature | Last in spring | First in fall |
|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Apr 23 | Oct 18 |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 11 | Oct 28 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 31 | Nov 9 |
Planting calendar for Hagerstown
Transplant Apr 18 – May 2
Transplant Apr 25 – May 9
Transplant Apr 25 – May 9
Transplant Apr 18 – May 2
Sow or transplant Apr 18 – May 2
Sow or transplant Apr 18 – May 2
Sow or transplant Apr 25 – May 9
Sow or transplant Mar 14 – Mar 28
Fall sowing Sep 2 – Sep 30
Fall sowing Sep 2 – Sep 23
Fall sowing Aug 19 – Sep 2
Sow or transplant Mar 14 – Mar 28
Fall sowing Aug 19 – Sep 16
Transplant Mar 28 – Apr 11
Fall sowing Aug 5 – Aug 19
Transplant Mar 21 – Apr 4
Fall sowing Aug 5 – Aug 19
Fall sowing Aug 5 – Aug 19
Fall sowing Sep 16 – Oct 7
Fall sowing Aug 19 – Sep 2
Plant Mar 14 – Mar 28
Based on the average last frost (Apr 11) and first frost (Oct 28). The dashed lines mark those dates. Seed packets list days to maturity; adjust for your varieties.