Last frost date in Millville, NJ
In Millville, the last spring frost comes around April 24 in an average year. Wait until May 10 if you want 90% odds of no more frost. The first fall frost usually arrives about October 23, which leaves 181 frost-free days. An early freeze before October 10 happens one year in ten.
- Safe after (10% risk)
- May 10
- Average first frost
- Oct 23
- Frost-free season
- 181 days
- Hard freeze (28°F) ends
- Apr 10
Frost possible in low spots Fri night, low 34°F
National Weather Service forecast, updated Oct 22, 12:24 UTC
- ThuOct 2240°
- FriOct 2334°possible frost
- SatOct 2436°possible frost
- SunOct 2537°
- MonOct 2643°
- TueOct 2745°
- WedOct 2846°
Planting calendar for Millville
Windows count forward or back from the average frost dates above. Click a crop for dates across New Jersey.
TomatoesMay 1–May 15
PumpkinsMay 8–May 22
SunflowersApr 24–May 15
CucumbersMay 8–May 15
CornMay 1–May 15
Sweet potatoesMay 15–May 29
WatermelonMay 8–May 22
Green beansMay 1–May 22
ZucchiniMay 1–May 15
OkraMay 15–May 29
PeppersMay 8–May 22
BasilMay 1–May 15
Butternut squashMay 1–May 15
CantaloupeMay 8–May 22
EggplantMay 8–May 22
PotatoesMar 27–Apr 10
OnionsMar 13–Apr 3
CarrotsApr 3–May 8
LettuceApr 10–May 1
BroccoliMar 27–Apr 10
BeetsMar 27–May 8
PeasMar 13–Mar 27
CabbageMar 27–Apr 10
RadishesMar 20–May 1
Brussels sproutsApr 10–Apr 24
SpinachMar 13–Apr 3
CilantroApr 10–May 1
KaleMar 27–Apr 10
Collard greensMar 27–Apr 10
TurnipsMar 27–Apr 10
DillApr 24–May 8
CeleryMay 1–May 8
CauliflowerApr 10–Apr 24
LeeksApr 10–Apr 24
Swiss chardApr 10–May 8
ParsleyApr 10–May 1
Tulip bulbsOct 9–Nov 13
GarlicOct 2–Nov 6
Daffodil bulbsSep 25–Nov 6
StrawberriesMar 27–Apr 10
AsparagusMar 27–Apr 10Frost probabilities
| Threshold | Spring, 90% chance later | Spring, 50% | Spring, 10% | Fall, 10% chance earlier | Fall, 50% | Fall, 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost, 32°F | Apr 8 | Apr 24 | May 10 | Oct 10 | Oct 23 | Nov 5 |
| Hard freeze, 28°F | Mar 26 | Apr 10 | Apr 26 | Oct 19 | Nov 2 | Nov 17 |
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 Millville Municipal Airport (USW00013735) sits 1.7 miles from the center of Millville at 70 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 Millville, NJ?
The average last frost date in Millville is April 24, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals. There is a 10% chance of frost after May 10.
When is the first frost in Millville?
The first frost in fall usually comes around October 23. One year in ten it arrives before October 10.
How long is the growing season in Millville?
About 181 days between the average last and first frost.
When should I plant tomatoes in Millville?
Plant tomato seedlings outside from May 1 to May 15. Start seeds indoors six to eight weeks earlier.
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- CamdenMar 30
- TrentonApr 17
- Toms RiverApr 23
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