Frost Dates for Plum, PA
In Plum, PA, the average last spring frost is around Apr 16 and the average first fall frost around Nov 1, for a growing season of about 197 days. For frost-tender plants, wait until May 4, when the chance of frost drops to 10%.
Based on NOAA 1991–2020 records from the Acmetonia Lock 3, PA weather station, 4 miles away, elevation 748 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 4 | Oct 18 |
| 20% | Apr 27 | Oct 22 |
| 30% | Apr 23 | Oct 26 |
| 40% | Apr 20 | Oct 29 |
| 50% | Apr 16 | Nov 1 |
| 60% | Apr 12 | Nov 2 |
| 70% | Apr 8 | Nov 5 |
| 80% | Apr 5 | Nov 9 |
| 90% | Mar 31 | Nov 13 |
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 29 | Oct 20 |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 16 | Nov 1 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Apr 3 | Nov 11 |
Planting calendar for Plum
Transplant Apr 23 – May 7
Transplant Apr 30 – May 14
Transplant Apr 30 – May 14
Transplant Apr 23 – May 7
Sow or transplant Apr 23 – May 7
Sow or transplant Apr 23 – May 7
Sow or transplant Apr 30 – May 14
Sow or transplant Mar 19 – Apr 2
Fall sowing Sep 6 – Oct 4
Fall sowing Sep 6 – Sep 27
Fall sowing Aug 23 – Sep 6
Sow or transplant Mar 19 – Apr 2
Fall sowing Aug 23 – Sep 20
Transplant Apr 2 – Apr 16
Fall sowing Aug 9 – Aug 23
Transplant Mar 26 – Apr 9
Fall sowing Aug 9 – Aug 23
Fall sowing Aug 9 – Aug 23
Fall sowing Sep 20 – Oct 11
Fall sowing Aug 23 – Sep 6
Plant Mar 19 – Apr 2
Based on the average last frost (Apr 16) and first frost (Nov 1). The dashed lines mark those dates. Seed packets list days to maturity; adjust for your varieties.