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🍂 First Frost Dates for Mills, Pennsylvania 16937

The first 36°F frost date is 30% likely to be on Sep 10. (See detailed probabilities below.)

The first 32°F light freeze date is 30% likely to be on Sep 24. (See detailed probabilities below.)

(See also 🌷 Last Spring Frost Dates.)

First frost date probabilities for Mills, PA 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% chanceSep 1
20% chanceSep 5
30% chanceSep 10
40% chanceSep 14
50% chanceSep 18
60% chanceSep 21
70% chanceSep 24
80% chanceSep 27
90% chanceOct 1
Probability of light freeze (32°F) on or before...
10% chanceSep 12
20% chanceSep 19
30% chanceSep 24
40% chanceSep 27
50% chanceSep 30
60% chanceOct 2
70% chanceOct 5
80% chanceOct 8
90% chanceOct 14
Probability of moderate freeze (28°F) on or before...
10% chanceSep 27
20% chanceOct 1
30% chanceOct 4
40% chanceOct 7
50% chanceOct 11
60% chanceOct 14
70% chanceOct 18
80% chanceOct 23
90% chanceOct 30
Probability of moderate hard freeze (24°F) on or before...
10% chanceOct 7
20% chanceOct 14
30% chanceOct 19
40% chanceOct 23
50% chanceOct 27
60% chanceOct 30
70% chanceNov 2
80% chanceNov 5
90% chanceNov 10
Probability of hard freeze (20°F) on or before...
10% chanceOct 23
20% chanceOct 29
30% chanceNov 1
40% chanceNov 4
50% chanceNov 7
60% chanceNov 10
70% chanceNov 13
80% chanceNov 17
90% chanceNov 22
Probability of severe hard freeze (16°F) on or before...
10% chanceNov 3
20% chanceNov 8
30% chanceNov 12
40% chanceNov 16
50% chanceNov 19
60% chanceNov 22
70% chanceNov 26
80% chanceNov 30
90% chanceDec 5

Agricultural climatic data from weather station: ALFRED (USC00300085)

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