Frost Dates for Millville, NJ

In Millville, NJ, the average last spring frost is around Apr 24 and the average first fall frost around Oct 23, for a growing season of about 181 days. For frost-tender plants, wait until May 10, when the chance of frost drops to 10%.

Average last frostApr 2450% chance of frost after this date
Safe to plantMay 10only a 10% chance of frost after
Average first frostOct 2350% chance of frost before this date
Growing season181 daysfrost-free in an average year

Based on NOAA 1991–2020 records from the Millville Muni Airport, NJ weather station, 2 miles away, elevation 70 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.

ChanceLast spring frostFirst fall frost
10%May 10Oct 10
20%May 5Oct 13
30%May 1Oct 17
40%Apr 27Oct 20
50%Apr 24Oct 23
60%Apr 21Oct 25
70%Apr 19Oct 29
80%Apr 15Nov 1
90%Apr 8Nov 5

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.

TemperatureLast in springFirst in fall
Light frost (36°F)May 6Oct 14
Frost / freeze (32°F)Apr 24Oct 23
Hard freeze (28°F)Apr 10Nov 2

Planting calendar for Millville

Start indoors Plant outside Fall planting
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Tomatoes
Indoors Feb 27 – Mar 13
Transplant May 1 – May 15
Peppers
Indoors Feb 13 – Feb 27
Transplant May 8 – May 22
Eggplant
Indoors Feb 13 – Feb 27
Transplant May 8 – May 22
Basil
Indoors Mar 13 – Mar 27
Transplant May 1 – May 15
Cucumbers
Indoors Mar 27 – Apr 3
Sow or transplant May 1 – May 15
Zucchini and summer squash
Indoors Mar 27 – Apr 3
Sow or transplant May 1 – May 15
Pumpkins and winter squash
Sow May 1 – May 15
Watermelons and melons
Indoors Mar 27 – Apr 3
Sow or transplant May 8 – May 22
Green beans
Sow May 1 – May 15
Sweet corn
Sow May 1 – May 15
Lettuce
Indoors Mar 13 – Mar 27
Sow or transplant Mar 27 – Apr 10
Fall sowing Aug 28 – Sep 25
Spinach
Sow Mar 13 – Apr 3
Fall sowing Aug 28 – Sep 18
Peas
Sow Mar 13 – Mar 27
Fall sowing Aug 14 – Aug 28
Kale
Indoors Feb 27 – Mar 13
Sow or transplant Mar 27 – Apr 10
Fall sowing Aug 14 – Sep 11
Broccoli
Indoors Feb 27 – Mar 13
Transplant Apr 10 – Apr 24
Fall sowing Jul 31 – Aug 14
Cabbage
Indoors Feb 27 – Mar 13
Transplant Apr 3 – Apr 17
Fall sowing Jul 31 – Aug 14
Carrots
Sow Apr 3 – Apr 24
Fall sowing Jul 31 – Aug 14
Radishes
Sow Mar 20 – Apr 10
Fall sowing Sep 11 – Oct 2
Beets
Sow Apr 3 – Apr 24
Fall sowing Aug 14 – Aug 28
Onions (sets or transplants)
Indoors Jan 30 – Feb 13
Plant Mar 27 – Apr 10
Potatoes
Plant Apr 3 – Apr 17
Garlic
Plant Oct 23 – Nov 20

Based on the average last frost (Apr 24) and first frost (Oct 23). The dashed lines mark those dates. Seed packets list days to maturity; adjust for your varieties.

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