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🍂 First Frost Dates for Pawtucket, Rhode Island 02860

The first 36°F frost date is 30% likely to be on Oct 8. (See detailed probabilities below.)

The first 32°F light freeze date is 30% likely to be on Oct 19. (See detailed probabilities below.)

(See also 🌷 Last Spring Frost Dates.)

First frost date probabilities for Pawtucket, RI are based on historical climate data.

Always check your local forecast for the most up-to-date frost warnings.

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What is a First Frost Date?

The first fall frost signals the end of your local growing season. This date serves as an important deadline for gardeners and farmers. You'll need to complete harvesting before this point. Annuals and other tender plants will die back when frost hits, and perennial plants will enter their dormant phase for winter. Meanwhile, it's time to enjoy a cup of hot cocoa and a cozy sweater—and start planning your spring garden!

How to use the First Frost Date?

Watch your local weather forecasts in early fall to predict the first frost date. Harvest tender crops and protect vulnerable plants before frost arrives. For late-summer plantings, count backward from your area's average first frost date. This ensures your crops have enough time to mature. Keep track of when frost actually occurs in your garden each year. This helps you identify protected spots where the growing season might last longer.

First Frost Date Probabilities

Probability of frost (36°F) on or before...
10% chanceOct 2
20% chanceOct 5
30% chanceOct 8
40% chanceOct 11
50% chanceOct 13
60% chanceOct 16
70% chanceOct 19
80% chanceOct 22
90% chanceOct 28
Probability of light freeze (32°F) on or before...
10% chanceOct 11
20% chanceOct 16
30% chanceOct 19
40% chanceOct 22
50% chanceOct 25
60% chanceOct 29
70% chanceNov 1
80% chanceNov 3
90% chanceNov 8
Probability of moderate freeze (28°F) on or before...
10% chanceOct 21
20% chanceOct 27
30% chanceNov 1
40% chanceNov 3
50% chanceNov 6
60% chanceNov 10
70% chanceNov 14
80% chanceNov 18
90% chanceNov 23
Probability of moderate hard freeze (24°F) on or before...
10% chanceNov 4
20% chanceNov 12
30% chanceNov 16
40% chanceNov 19
50% chanceNov 22
60% chanceNov 26
70% chanceNov 29
80% chanceDec 2
90% chanceDec 7
Probability of hard freeze (20°F) on or before...
10% chanceNov 21
20% chanceNov 26
30% chanceNov 29
40% chanceDec 1
50% chanceDec 4
60% chanceDec 7
70% chanceDec 11
80% chanceDec 15
90% chanceDec 20
Probability of severe hard freeze (16°F) on or before...
10% chanceDec 1
20% chanceDec 5
30% chanceDec 9
40% chanceDec 13
50% chanceDec 16
60% chanceDec 19
70% chanceDec 23
80% chanceDec 27
90% chanceJan 1

Agricultural climatic data from weather station: PROVIDENCE T F GREEN AP (USW00014765)

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