Frost Dates for North Attleborough Town, MA
In North Attleborough Town, MA, the average last spring frost is around Apr 22 and the average first fall frost around Oct 19, for a growing season of about 179 days. For frost-tender plants, wait until May 6, when the chance of frost drops to 10%.
Based on NOAA 1991–2020 records from the Woonsocket, RI weather station, 8 miles away, elevation 110 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% | May 6 | Oct 5 |
| 20% | May 1 | Oct 9 |
| 30% | Apr 28 | Oct 12 |
| 40% | Apr 25 | Oct 16 |
| 50% | Apr 22 | Oct 19 |
| 60% | Apr 19 | Oct 22 |
| 70% | Apr 17 | Oct 26 |
| 80% | Apr 13 | Oct 30 |
| 90% | Apr 9 | Nov 2 |
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) | May 5 | Oct 7 |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 22 | Oct 19 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Apr 7 | Oct 31 |
Planting calendar for North Attleborough Town
Transplant Apr 29 – May 13
Transplant May 6 – May 20
Transplant May 6 – May 20
Transplant Apr 29 – May 13
Sow or transplant Apr 29 – May 13
Sow or transplant Apr 29 – May 13
Sow or transplant May 6 – May 20
Sow or transplant Mar 25 – Apr 8
Fall sowing Aug 24 – Sep 21
Fall sowing Aug 24 – Sep 14
Fall sowing Aug 10 – Aug 24
Sow or transplant Mar 25 – Apr 8
Fall sowing Aug 10 – Sep 7
Transplant Apr 8 – Apr 22
Fall sowing Jul 27 – Aug 10
Transplant Apr 1 – Apr 15
Fall sowing Jul 27 – Aug 10
Fall sowing Jul 27 – Aug 10
Fall sowing Sep 7 – Sep 28
Fall sowing Aug 10 – Aug 24
Plant Mar 25 – Apr 8
Based on the average last frost (Apr 22) and first frost (Oct 19). The dashed lines mark those dates. Seed packets list days to maturity; adjust for your varieties.