Frost dates for Burlington, Vermont
In a typical year, Burlington’s last spring frost lands around Apr 29 and the first fall frost around Oct 15, a growing season of about 169 days. These are odds drawn from 30-year NOAA climate normals, not a promise. USDA zone 5a.
| Odds | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|
| 10 percent | Apr 17 | Oct 2 |
| 50 percent | Apr 29 | Oct 15 |
| 90 percent | May 11 | Nov 1 |
A 10 percent year is an early year, a 90 percent year a late one. Frost-sensitive planting usually waits for the 90 percent side of the last-frost band.
Soil in Burlington is typically around 71°F at 4 inches this time of year, estimated from the last two weeks of normal air temperatures.
Plantable now in Burlington
- Radish (French Breakfast)
- Chinese cabbage (Bilko)
- Spinach (Space)
- Arugula (Astro)
- Mustard greens (Red Giant)
- Tatsoi (Tatsoi)
- Dill (Bouquet)
- Turnip (Purple Top White Globe)
Timing comes from the same temperature engine the app uses, run against Burlington’s normals for today.
Nearby cities
- South Burlington, VT (around Apr 29 to Oct 15)
- Essex Junction, VT (around May 2 to Oct 11)
- Rutland, VT (around May 15 to Sep 27)
- Concord, NH (around May 14 to Sep 29)
- Manchester, NH (around Apr 30 to Oct 11)
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