Last frost date in Milford, MA
Expect the last frost in Milford around April 30. Frost after May 14 happens in only one year out of ten. The first fall frost usually arrives about October 9, which leaves 162 frost-free days. An early freeze before September 29 happens one year in ten.
- Safe after (10% risk)
- May 14
- Average first frost
- Oct 9
- Frost-free season
- 162 days
- Hard freeze (28°F) ends
- Apr 16
Frost likely Fri night, low 30°F
National Weather Service forecast, updated Oct 22, 12:24 UTC
- ThuOct 2236°possible frost
- FriOct 2330°frost
- SatOct 2431°frost
- SunOct 2536°possible frost
- MonOct 2643°
- TueOct 2738°
- WedOct 2839°
Planting calendar for Milford
Windows count forward or back from the average frost dates above. Click a crop for dates across Massachusetts.
TomatoesMay 7–May 21
PumpkinsMay 14–May 28
SunflowersApr 30–May 21
CucumbersMay 14–May 21
CornMay 7–May 21
Sweet potatoesMay 21–Jun 4
WatermelonMay 14–May 28
Green beansMay 7–May 28
ZucchiniMay 7–May 21
OkraMay 21–Jun 4
PeppersMay 14–May 28
BasilMay 7–May 21
Butternut squashMay 7–May 21
CantaloupeMay 14–May 28
EggplantMay 14–May 28
PotatoesApr 2–Apr 16
OnionsMar 19–Apr 9
CarrotsApr 9–May 14
LettuceApr 16–May 7
BroccoliApr 2–Apr 16
BeetsApr 2–May 14
PeasMar 19–Apr 2
CabbageApr 2–Apr 16
RadishesMar 26–May 7
Brussels sproutsApr 16–Apr 30
SpinachMar 19–Apr 9
CilantroApr 16–May 7
KaleApr 2–Apr 16
Collard greensApr 2–Apr 16
TurnipsApr 2–Apr 16
DillApr 30–May 14
CeleryMay 7–May 14
CauliflowerApr 16–Apr 30
LeeksApr 16–Apr 30
Swiss chardApr 16–May 14
ParsleyApr 16–May 7
Tulip bulbsSep 25–Oct 30
GarlicSep 18–Oct 23
Daffodil bulbsSep 11–Oct 23
StrawberriesApr 2–Apr 16
AsparagusApr 2–Apr 16Frost probabilities
| Threshold | Spring, 90% chance later | Spring, 50% | Spring, 10% | Fall, 10% chance earlier | Fall, 50% | Fall, 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost, 32°F | Apr 17 | Apr 30 | May 14 | Sep 29 | Oct 9 | Oct 23 |
| Hard freeze, 28°F | Apr 2 | Apr 16 | May 1 | Oct 7 | Oct 22 | Nov 5 |
Read the spring 10% column as the date after which only one year in ten still gets frost. That is the safer date for tomatoes, peppers and basil.
Where these numbers come from
NOAA station West Medway (USC00199316) sits 4.5 miles from the center of Milford at 210 feet. Its averages cover 1991 to 2020. Low spots, valleys and open fields can keep getting frost a week or two after the station stops; city centers and lakeshores usually get less of it.
Questions
When is the last frost in Milford, MA?
The average last frost date in Milford is April 30, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals. There is a 10% chance of frost after May 14.
When is the first frost in Milford?
The first frost in fall usually comes around October 9. One year in ten it arrives before September 29.
How long is the growing season in Milford?
About 162 days between the average last and first frost.
When should I plant tomatoes in Milford?
Plant tomato seedlings outside from May 7 to May 21. Start seeds indoors six to eight weeks earlier.
Nearby in Massachusetts
- Franklin TownApr 30
- FraminghamApr 26
- MarlboroughMay 2
- North Attleborough TownApr 22
- WellesleyApr 26
- NorwoodApr 25
- NeedhamApr 26
- WorcesterApr 23
- DedhamApr 25
- AttleboroApr 27
- NewtonApr 19
- WalthamApr 28