Frost dates 2026–2027

Rhode Island frost dates by city

Across 8 Rhode Island cities, the average first fall frost ranges from October 19 in Pawtucket to November 13 in Newport. Median 32°F dates from NOAA 1991–2020 normals.

CityPopulationLast spring frostFirst fall frostGrowing seasonZone
Providence 195,310 Apr 11 Oct 30 199 days 7a
Cranston 84,647 Apr 11 Oct 30 199 days 7a
Warwick 84,187 Apr 11 Oct 30 199 days 7a
Pawtucket 77,065 Apr 22 Oct 19 179 days 7a
East Providence 48,249 Apr 11 Oct 30 199 days 7a
Woonsocket 44,580 Apr 22 Oct 19 179 days 6b
Newport 24,251 Apr 7 Nov 13 216 days 7a
Central Falls 23,124 Apr 22 Oct 19 179 days 7a
Cities with 5,000+ residents (Census 2025 estimates). Sources: NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals; USDA/Oregon State PRISM 2023 hardiness zones.

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