Fall in zone 5aPhoto: Dietmar Rabich, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Frost dates for ZIP 03575 (Coos County, NH)
Average last spring and first fall frost dates with 10%, 50% and 90% odds, from NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the nearest weather station, Whitefield Mt Washington AP, NH (8 miles away).
- Average last spring frostMay 2750% chance of a 32°F freeze after this date
- Average first fall frostSep 1950% chance of a 32°F freeze by this date
- Growing season (frost-free)116 daysmedian, 32°F threshold
- USDA hardiness zone5a-20 to -15°F avg. coldest night
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This week in your yard
As of Oct 18, 2026, from your frost dates, zone and soil temperature. Lawn timing · Vegetables · Pruning · Plants
Soil temperature now
2-inch depth
46°F Below 50°F
24-hour average · latest 45°F, as of Oct 18, 2:00 AM CDT
Estimate Not a measurement at this ZIP: distance-weighted average of Hubbard Brook (30 mi).
4-inch depth
48°F Below 50°F
24-hour average · latest 47°F, as of Oct 18, 2:00 AM CDT
Estimate Not a measurement at this ZIP: distance-weighted average of Hubbard Brook (30 mi).
Fall: Texas A&M AgriLife times fall pre-emergent (for winter weeds such as annual bluegrass) to soil cooling to about 70°F for several days. The 50–55°F band is the spring trigger. Always read and follow the product label.
7-day forecast and frost risk
The latest National Weather Service 7-day forecast and any Frost Advisory or Freeze Warning for 03575 load here. You can also open the NWS forecast for this ZIP.
Pre-emergent
Soil is 48°F at 4 inches (estimated soil temperature, not a station reading). Fall pre-emergent window is mostly past. Next: spring, when soil reaches 50°F (typically mid-April to early May).
Fertilizer window
Lawn region: North (cool-season). Timing only; always follow the product label.
- Kentucky bluegrass (cool-season): Early fall: Around Labor Day (late August–September); Late fall: Late October–November, before the ground freezes; Late spring: Optional around Memorial Day. Avoid: Early-spring and midsummer feeding (pushes top growth, favors crabgrass).
Plant now
No vegetable planting windows are open this week.
Prune now
No frost-timed pruning windows are open this week.
Spring-flowering shrubs are pruned right after their flowers fade, not by date. See the pruning guide.
Last spring frost odds
| Chance of a 32°F freeze after this date | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early: most years still freeze after this) | May 11 |
| 50% (the "average" last frost) | May 27 |
| 10% (cautious: only 1 year in 10 freezes later) | Jun 10 |
Most gardeners plant frost-tender crops (tomatoes, peppers, basil) after the 50% date, and closer to the 10% date for less risk.
First fall frost odds
| Chance the first 32°F freeze has happened by this date | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early: 1 year in 10 freezes this soon) | Sep 8 |
| 50% (the "average" first frost) | Sep 19 |
| 90% (late: most years have frozen by now) | Oct 3 |
Light frost, freeze and hard freeze
| Threshold | Last spring (50%) | First fall (50%) |
|---|---|---|
| 36°F (light frost possible on clear, calm nights) | Jun 8 | Sep 8 |
| 32°F (freeze) | May 27 | Sep 19 |
| 28°F (hard freeze) | May 11 | Oct 2 |
n/a means NOAA did not publish a date at that threshold for this station (usually because it rarely gets that cold).
Vegetable planting calendar for 03575
Dates count from your average last spring frost (May 27) and first fall frost (Sep 19). Half of years have a frost after the spring date, so give tender crops (tomatoes, peppers, squash) some slack.
| Crop | Start indoors | Spring planting | Fall planting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tomato | Apr 1–15 | Jun 3–17 (transplant) | – |
| Pepper (sweet and hot) | Mar 18–Apr 1 | Jun 10–24 (transplant) | – |
| Eggplant | Mar 18–Apr 1 | Jun 10–24 (transplant) | – |
| Tomatillo | Apr 1–15 | Jun 3–17 (transplant) | – |
| Lettuce | Apr 1–15 | May 6–27 (transplant) Apr 29–Jun 10 (sow outdoors) | Jul 25–Aug 15 (transplant) Jul 11–Aug 8 (sowing) |
| Spinach | – | Apr 15–May 6 (sow outdoors) | Jul 25–Aug 15 (sowing) |
| Kale | Apr 1–15 | Apr 29–May 13 (transplant) Apr 29–May 13 (sow outdoors) | Jun 27–Jul 25 (transplant) Jun 13–Jul 11 (sowing) |
| Collards | Apr 1–15 | Apr 29–May 27 (transplant) Apr 29–May 27 (sow outdoors) | Jun 27–Jul 25 (transplant) Jun 13–Jul 11 (sowing) |
| Broccoli | Mar 18–Apr 1 | Apr 29–May 13 (transplant) | Jun 13–Jul 11 (transplant) |
| Cabbage | Mar 18–Apr 1 | Apr 29–May 13 (transplant) | Jun 13–Jul 11 (transplant) |
| Cauliflower | Mar 18–Apr 1 | May 13–27 (transplant) | Jun 13–Jul 11 (transplant) |
| Brussels sprouts | Mar 4–18 | Apr 29–May 13 (transplant) | May 30–Jun 20 (transplant) |
| Kohlrabi | Apr 1–15 | Apr 29–May 13 (transplant) Apr 29–May 13 (sow outdoors) | Jul 11–25 (sowing) |
| Bok choy / Asian greens | – | Apr 29–May 13 (sow outdoors) | Jul 25–Aug 8 (sowing) |
| Arugula | – | Apr 29–May 27 (sow outdoors) | Jul 25–Aug 22 (sowing) |
| Mustard greens | – | Apr 29–May 20 (sow outdoors) | Jul 25–Aug 8 (sowing) |
| Swiss chard | Apr 15–29 | May 13–Jun 3 (transplant) May 13–Jun 10 (sow outdoors) | Jul 11–25 (sowing) |
| Beet | – | Apr 29–May 27 (sow outdoors) | Jul 11–25 (sowing) |
| Carrot | – | May 6–Jun 3 (sow outdoors) | Jun 27–Jul 11 (sowing) |
| Radish | – | Apr 22–Jun 3 (sow outdoors) | Aug 8–22 (sowing) |
| Turnip | – | Apr 29–May 20 (sow outdoors) | Jul 11–25 (sowing) |
| Parsnip | – | May 6–27 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Pea (garden, snap, snow) | – | Apr 1–29 (sow outdoors) | Jun 27–Jul 11 (sowing) |
| Onion (bulbing) | Mar 4–18 | Apr 15–29 (transplant) | – |
| Green onion / scallion | – | Apr 15–May 13 (sow outdoors) | Jul 11–25 (sowing) |
| Leek | Mar 4–18 | Apr 29–May 13 (transplant) | – |
| Garlic | – | – | Aug 8–Sep 5 (sowing) |
| Shallot | – | Apr 15–29 (transplant) | Aug 8–Sep 5 (sowing) |
| Potato | – | Apr 29–May 13 (transplant) | May 30–Jun 13 (transplant) |
| Sweet potato | – | Jun 17–Jul 1 (transplant) | – |
| Sweet corn | – | Jun 3–17 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Bean, bush (snap) | – | Jun 3–17 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Bean, pole | – | Jun 3–17 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Lima bean | – | Jun 10–24 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Southern pea (cowpea, black-eyed pea) | – | Jun 17–Jul 8 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Cucumber | Apr 29–May 6 | Jun 3–17 (transplant) Jun 3–17 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Summer squash / zucchini | Apr 29–May 6 | Jun 3–17 (transplant) Jun 3–17 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Winter squash | Apr 29–May 6 | Jun 3–17 (transplant) Jun 3–17 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Pumpkin | – | Jun 3–17 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Watermelon | Apr 29–May 6 | Jun 10–24 (transplant) Jun 10–24 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Cantaloupe / muskmelon | Apr 29–May 6 | Jun 10–24 (transplant) Jun 10–24 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Okra | Apr 15–29 | Jun 10–24 (transplant) Jun 10–24 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Celery | Mar 4–18 | Jun 3–10 (transplant) | – |
| Basil | Apr 15–29 | Jun 3–17 (transplant) Jun 3–17 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Cilantro | – | May 13–Jun 10 (sow outdoors) | Jul 25–Aug 8 (sowing) |
| Parsley | Mar 18–Apr 1 | May 13–27 (transplant) May 6–27 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Dill | – | May 27–Jun 10 (sow outdoors) | Jul 25–Aug 8 (sowing) |
| Sunflower | – | May 27–Jun 10 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Asparagus (crowns) | – | Apr 29–May 13 (transplant) | – |
| Rhubarb (crowns) | – | Apr 29–May 13 (transplant) | – |
| Strawberry (plants) | – | Apr 29–May 13 (transplant) | Jul 11–Aug 8 (transplant) |
Typical ranges from university extension planting calendars, adjusted to your frost dates. Probabilities, not guarantees. Fall windows that would overlap spring planting are left out, as are fall crops of frost-tender plants where the frost-free season is under 210 days.
Where these numbers come from
Station: Whitefield Mt Washington AP, NH (NOAA GHCN-Daily ID USW00054728), elevation 1,074 ft, 8.0 miles from the ZIP's center point. NOAA completeness flag: R (representative, 10+ years).
Nearby stations
| Station | Distance | Last frost (50%) | First frost (50%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinkham Notch, NH | 8 mi | May 18 | Oct 1 |
| Jefferson, NH | 9 mi | May 8 | Oct 1 |
| Gorham AP, NH | 12 mi | May 14 | Sep 26 |
The average last-frost dates of these stations span 19 days, a rough guide to local variation. See data sources & methods.
Frost questions for 03575
When is the last frost in 03575?
The average (50% chance) last spring freeze of 32°F for ZIP 03575 is May 27. For a more cautious planting date, use June 10, when only 1 year in 10 still sees a later freeze.
When is the first frost in 03575?
The average first fall freeze is September 19. In 1 year in 10 it comes by September 8.
What hardiness zone is 03575?
ZIP 03575 is in USDA zone 5a (-20 to -15°F average coldest winter night), per the 2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map ZIP listing.
What is the soil temperature in 03575 right now?
This page shows the latest 2-inch and 4-inch soil temperature from the nearest public soil station (USDA SCAN, NOAA USCRN or TexMesonet), or a labeled estimate when no station is close, against the 50–55°F spring pre-emergent band.
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