Frost dates 2026–2027

Frost dates for North Attleborough, Massachusetts

Median (50% chance) dates of the last and first 32°F frost, from NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals at Woonsocket, 8.1 mi away (close match).

Last spring frostApr 22
First fall frostOct 19
179 frost-free days
Last spring frostApr 221 year in 10 after May 6
First fall frostOct 191 year in 10 by Oct 5
Growing season179 daysbetween median 32°F dates
Hardiness zoneZone 6b−5 to 0°F average extreme low

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Will it freeze in North Attleborough in the next 7 nights?

The earliest overnight low at or below 32°F in the available NWS frost forecast is Wed, Nov 11: 30°F (Wed, Nov 11, 6:00 PM EST to Thu, Nov 12, 6:00 AM EST).

Tonight: forecast low 61°F. Above 36°F.

NWS forecast period: Thu, Nov 5, 6:00 PM EST to Fri, Nov 6, 6:00 AM EST.

3 of the next 7 nights are forecast at 36°F or colder, cold enough for frost on exposed plants.

Overnight lows from the National Weather Service forecast for this location. This covers the available forecast window, not the first freeze of the whole season. Frost can form above 32°F on clear, calm nights.

Frost and freeze probabilities

Freeze dates shift from year to year. Spring percentages describe the chance of a freeze after the stated date; fall percentages describe the chance of a freeze by that date. The 10% spring date is the cautious one: a later freeze happens about 1 year in 10.

These dates describe historical probabilities, not this year’s forecast or the earliest and latest possible freezes. Different weather stations or probability thresholds can produce different published dates for the same city.

Average first hard freeze in North Attleborough

The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is October 31, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Woonsocket. This is the 50% probability date, not a forecast for this year.

TemperatureLast spring date
90% · 50% · 10% chance of a later freeze
First fall date
10% · 50% · 90% chance of an earlier freeze
Season
36°F frost possible Apr 23 · May 5 · May 19 Sep 26 · Oct 7 · Oct 23 156 days
32°F freeze Apr 9 · Apr 22 · May 6 Oct 5 · Oct 19 · Nov 2 179 days
28°F hard freeze Mar 28 · Apr 7 · Apr 20 Oct 16 · Oct 31 · Nov 14 205 days
NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USC00379423. How to read these probabilities.

Average high temperature by month

1991–2020 normals at Woonsocket

Average low temperature by month

Months with lows near or below freezing carry frost risk

Where these frost dates come from

The frost dates for North Attleborough, MA come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Woonsocket (station USC00379423, elevation 110 ft), 8.1 mi from North Attleborough. Local conditions (valleys, hilltops, distance to water, city heat) can shift frost dates by days or weeks. The hardiness zone is from the 2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (USDA ARS and Oregon State University PRISM). See our methodology.

Frost dates near North Attleborough

CityDistanceLast spring frostFirst fall frost
Attleboro, MA 3.1 mi Apr 27 Oct 15
Central Falls, RI 6.2 mi Apr 22 Oct 19
Pawtucket, RI 6.8 mi Apr 22 Oct 19
Woonsocket, RI 8.7 mi Apr 22 Oct 19
Franklin, MA 8.7 mi Apr 30 Oct 9
Providence, RI 11 mi Apr 11 Oct 30
East Providence, RI 12 mi Apr 11 Oct 30
Taunton, MA 13 mi Apr 22 Oct 19
Cranston, RI 16 mi Apr 11 Oct 30
Brockton, MA 17 mi Apr 22 Oct 19

Frequently asked questions

When is the last frost in North Attleborough?

On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in North Attleborough is around April 22. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after May 6, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after April 9.

When is the first frost in North Attleborough?

The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around October 19. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by October 5 and a 90% chance by November 2.

Can it frost in North Attleborough after the last frost date?

Yes. Frost can form on clear, calm nights even when the air stays above 32°F. Temperatures of 36°F or lower, cold enough for frost on exposed plants, have a 50% chance of occurring after May 5.

What growing zone is North Attleborough?

North Attleborough is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6b (average annual extreme minimum temperature −5 to 0°F), based on the 2023 USDA map for ZIP code 02760. See growing zones in Massachusetts.

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