Last spring frost
Apr 25
Frost Dates for Naugatuck, CT
First fall frost
Oct 17
Growing season
175 days
Hardiness zone
6b
In an average year around Naugatuck, CT, the last spring frost (32°F) is about Apr 25 and the first fall frost is about Oct 17, giving roughly a 175-day growing season. To be safe most years, wait until Apr 11 before setting out tender plants.
Last spring frost
Dates the last frost of spring typically ends. Plant tender crops after the risk has passed for your comfort level.
| Frost intensity | Early (10%) | Average (50%) | Late (90%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (36°F) | May 22 | May 8 | Apr 24 |
| Freeze (32°F) | May 10 | Apr 25 | Apr 11 |
| Hard (28°F) | Apr 27 | Apr 10 | Mar 30 |
| Severe (24°F) | Apr 10 | Mar 30 | Mar 15 |
Show full probability table (all thresholds & percentiles)
| °F | 10% | 20% | 30% | 40% | 50% | 60% | 70% | 80% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | May 22 | May 17 | May 14 | May 10 | May 8 | May 5 | May 2 | Apr 29 | Apr 24 |
| 32°F | May 10 | May 6 | May 2 | Apr 29 | Apr 25 | Apr 22 | Apr 18 | Apr 14 | Apr 11 |
| 28°F | Apr 27 | Apr 20 | Apr 16 | Apr 13 | Apr 10 | Apr 7 | Apr 5 | Apr 2 | Mar 30 |
| 24°F | Apr 10 | Apr 5 | Apr 3 | Apr 1 | Mar 30 | Mar 28 | Mar 24 | Mar 20 | Mar 15 |
| 20°F | Apr 1 | Mar 30 | Mar 26 | Mar 23 | Mar 20 | Mar 17 | Mar 14 | Mar 10 | Mar 5 |
| 16°F | Mar 25 | Mar 21 | Mar 17 | Mar 14 | Mar 11 | Mar 8 | Mar 4 | Feb 28 | Feb 22 |
First fall frost
Dates the first frost of fall typically arrives. Count back by a crop's days-to-maturity to know your planting cutoff.
| Frost intensity | Early (10%) | Average (50%) | Late (90%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (36°F) | Sep 27 | Oct 7 | Oct 21 |
| Freeze (32°F) | Oct 4 | Oct 17 | Nov 1 |
| Hard (28°F) | Oct 14 | Oct 30 | Nov 13 |
| Severe (24°F) | Oct 26 | Nov 12 | Nov 30 |
Show full probability table (all thresholds & percentiles)
| °F | 10% | 20% | 30% | 40% | 50% | 60% | 70% | 80% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | Sep 27 | Oct 1 | Oct 3 | Oct 5 | Oct 7 | Oct 9 | Oct 13 | Oct 16 | Oct 21 |
| 32°F | Oct 4 | Oct 8 | Oct 11 | Oct 14 | Oct 17 | Oct 20 | Oct 23 | Oct 27 | Nov 1 |
| 28°F | Oct 14 | Oct 19 | Oct 23 | Oct 27 | Oct 30 | Nov 1 | Nov 4 | Nov 8 | Nov 13 |
| 24°F | Oct 26 | Nov 1 | Nov 4 | Nov 8 | Nov 12 | Nov 14 | Nov 18 | Nov 23 | Nov 30 |
| 20°F | Nov 9 | Nov 14 | Nov 17 | Nov 21 | Nov 25 | Nov 28 | Dec 1 | Dec 4 | Dec 10 |
| 16°F | Nov 20 | Nov 26 | Nov 30 | Dec 2 | Dec 5 | Dec 8 | Dec 11 | Dec 16 | Dec 24 |
Growing season is measured at 32°F with about 50% probability. Hardiness zone from the 2023 USDA map; frost normals from NOAA 1991-2020.
Where this data comes from
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How we calculate these dates
Frost and freeze dates come from the NOAA 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's 30-year averages for each weather station. A date shown at the 50% level is the median: in half of years the frost falls on or before it. The 10% and 90% columns show the early and late ends of the range, so you can plant on the odds you're comfortable with. These are long-term averages, not a forecast for this year - always check your local outlook before planting.
Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, 1991–2020 Climate Normals (public domain). Harman is not affiliated with or endorsed by NOAA.
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Naugatuck, CT?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) around Naugatuck, CT is about Apr 25. In cooler years it can run later, so for a safer bet many gardeners wait until Apr 11.
When is the first frost in the fall?
The first fall frost around Naugatuck, CT typically arrives about Oct 17. Count back by a crop's days to maturity to find the latest date you can plant it.
When can I plant tomatoes and other tender crops?
Tender crops like tomatoes, peppers and basil are damaged by frost, so wait until the last spring frost has passed - around Apr 25 on average, or Apr 11 to be safe most years.
How long is the growing season here?
The frost-free growing season (between the last spring and first fall 32°F frost) is about 175 days in a typical year.
Are these dates a forecast for this year?
No. They are 30-year averages from the NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals, not a prediction for the current year. Use them for planning and always check your local weather forecast before planting or protecting crops.
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Data source: NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals · Page updated Aug 4, 2026