Connecticut frost dates

Across Connecticut, the average last spring frost is around April 25 and the average first fall frost around October 15 — roughly 173 frost-free days. USDA zones 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a.

Risk you acceptLast spring frost byFirst fall frost by
Cautious (~10%)May 9October 1
Average (~50%)April 25October 15
Gambler (~90%)April 11October 29

→ Turn these into sowing dates with the Connecticut planting calendar, or look up an exact ZIP code.

Statewide average from NOAA/NCEI freeze normals. Cautious/gambler dates are about two weeks either side of the average.