Frost dates for E Sandwich, MA
At E Sandwich, the median last spring frost (32°F) is Apr 26 and the median first fall frost is Oct 26, for a typical growing season of 180 days. For a 90% chance that the last frost has passed, wait until May 9. Nearby ZIP codes are in USDA hardiness zone 7a.
- Apr 26Last spring frost (median)50% chance of 32°F after this date
- May 9Safer planting date10% chance of 32°F after this date
- Oct 26First fall frost (median)50% chance of 32°F by this date
- 180 daysGrowing season (median)between 32°F freezes
Last spring frost dates
The chance that the temperature drops to the threshold after each date.
| Temperature | 90% chance later | 50% chance later | 10% chance later |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | Apr 26 | May 7 | May 21 |
| 32°F | Apr 15 | Apr 26 | May 9 |
| 28°F | Mar 31 | Apr 12 | Apr 24 |
| 24°F | Mar 17 | Apr 1 | Apr 13 |
First fall frost dates
The chance that the temperature has dropped to the threshold by each date.
| Temperature | 10% chance by | 50% chance by | 90% chance by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | Sep 30 | Oct 12 | Oct 27 |
| 32°F | Oct 11 | Oct 26 | Nov 7 |
| 28°F | Oct 25 | Nov 5 | Nov 19 |
| 24°F | Nov 3 | Nov 17 | Dec 3 |
Growing season length
Days between the last spring and first fall freeze, as the length reached in 9, 5 and 1 out of 10 years.
| Temperature | 9 in 10 years at least | 5 in 10 years at least | 1 in 10 years at least |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | 138 days | 157 days | 175 days |
| 32°F | 163 days | 180 days | 199 days |
| 28°F | 189 days | 207 days | 225 days |
| 24°F | 212 days | 231 days | 253 days |
Chance of a freeze in any year
| Temperature | Chance per year |
|---|---|
| 36°F | 100% |
| 32°F | 100% |
| 28°F | 100% |
| 24°F | 100% |
ZIP codes whose closest station is this one
| ZIP | Hardiness zone | Avg. extreme low | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02537 | 7a | 0 to 5°F | 3 km |
| 02644 | 7a | 0 to 5°F | 5 km |
| 02563 | 7a | 0 to 5°F | 5 km |
| 02542 | 7a | 0 to 5°F | 6 km |
| 02648 | 7a | 0 to 5°F | 7 km |
| 02561 | 7a | 0 to 5°F | 8 km |
| 02562 | 7a | 0 to 5°F | 9 km |
| 02635 | 7a | 0 to 5°F | 10 km |
| 02649 | 7a | 0 to 5°F | 11 km |
Not the official USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map. Zones shown here are the values published in the USDA-ARS / Oregon State University PRISM Group 2023 ZIP code tables, shown unaltered. For the official interactive map, visit planthardiness.ars.usda.gov.
About this station
- NOAA station ID USC00192372, at 41.7144, -70.4717, elevation 46 m (150 ft).
- Data quality: Estimated from nearby stations (2+ years), 10 years of freeze data.
- Average days per year at or below 32°F: 122.
- Frost risk changes over short distances. Valleys and low spots freeze earlier than hillsides and city centers.
Nearby weather stations
- Hyannis (15 km)
- Hyannis Barnstable Muni Airport (17 km)
- E Wareham (17 km)
- Woods Hole Golf Club (26 km)
- W Harwich (30 km)
- Plymouth Muni Airport (30 km)
- Plymouth-Kingston (35 km)
- Edgartown (37 km)
Sources
- NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, annual/seasonal normals by station (version 1.0.1), file dated June 27, 2023; documentation.
- USDA Agricultural Research Service and PRISM Group, Oregon State University, 2023 Plant Hardiness Zone Map ZIP code tables (CONUS, Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico), files dated November 17, 2023. Data © PRISM Group, Oregon State University, https://prism.oregonstate.edu, accessed November 1, 2026. Official map: planthardiness.ars.usda.gov.
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer ZIP Code Tabulation Areas file, dated August 30, 2024 (ZIP centroids used to find the nearest station).
Freeze dates are 30-year probabilities, not forecasts. Check your local forecast before planting tender plants.