Frost dates for Sutton 2ne, VT
At Sutton 2ne, the median last spring frost (32°F) is Jun 1 and the median first fall frost is Sep 13, for a typical growing season of 103 days. For a 90% chance that the last frost has passed, wait until Jun 15. Nearby ZIP codes are in USDA hardiness zone 4b.
- Jun 1Last spring frost (median)50% chance of 32°F after this date
- Jun 15Safer planting date10% chance of 32°F after this date
- Sep 13First fall frost (median)50% chance of 32°F by this date
- 103 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 | May 30 | Jun 12 | Jul 5 |
| 32°F | May 19 | Jun 1 | Jun 15 |
| 28°F | May 5 | May 21 | Jun 4 |
| 24°F | Apr 24 | May 6 | May 21 |
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 | Aug 13 | Sep 1 | Sep 14 |
| 32°F | Aug 30 | Sep 13 | Sep 28 |
| 28°F | Sep 12 | Sep 27 | Oct 10 |
| 24°F | Sep 23 | Oct 7 | Oct 26 |
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 | 49 days | 78 days | 99 days |
| 32°F | 85 days | 103 days | 122 days |
| 28°F | 107 days | 127 days | 149 days |
| 24°F | 131 days | 154 days | 176 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05867 | 4b | -25 to -20°F | 1 km |
| 05871 | 4b | -25 to -20°F | 6 km |
| 05822 | 4b | -25 to -20°F | 15 km |
| 05860 | 4b | -25 to -20°F | 17 km |
| 05875 | 4b | -25 to -20°F | 20 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 USC00438172, at 44.6650, -72.0233, elevation 305 m (1,000 ft).
- Data quality: Representative (10+ years), 17 years of freeze data.
- Average days per year at or below 32°F: 209.
- Frost risk changes over short distances. Valleys and low spots freeze earlier than hillsides and city centers.
Nearby weather stations
- Sutton (6 km)
- E Haven (11 km)
- Island Pond (20 km)
- Island Pond Airport (21 km)
- Saint Johnsbury (27 km)
- Saint Johnsbury (27 km)
- Newport (34 km)
- Eden 2 S (42 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.