Frost dates in Kennebec County, Maine
The average last spring frost in Kennebec County falls Apr 27 to May 11 and the average first fall frost Sep 29 to Oct 16, depending on the ZIP code (50% odds, 32°F, NOAA 1991–2020 normals). USDA hardiness zone 5a to 5b. Places: Augusta, Clinton, Farmingdale, Gardiner, Hallowell, Oakland. Pick a ZIP for 10% and 90% odds, soil temperature and the 7-day freeze forecast.
| ZIP | Place | Last spring frost | First fall frost | Zone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04259 | May 1 | Oct 11 | 5b | |
| 04265 | May 1 | Oct 10 | 5b | |
| 04284 | May 11 | Sep 29 | 5b | |
| 04330 | Augusta | Apr 27 | Oct 16 | 5b |
| 04344 | Farmingdale | May 1 | Oct 11 | 5b |
| 04345 | Gardiner | May 1 | Oct 11 | 5b |
| 04346 | Randolph | May 1 | Oct 11 | 5b |
| 04347 | Hallowell | Apr 27 | Oct 16 | 5b |
| 04349 | May 11 | Sep 29 | 5b | |
| 04350 | May 1 | Oct 11 | 5b | |
| 04351 | Apr 27 | Oct 16 | 5b | |
| 04352 | May 11 | Sep 29 | 5b | |
| 04355 | Apr 27 | Oct 16 | 5b | |
| 04358 | May 2 | Oct 10 | 5b | |
| 04359 | Gardiner | May 1 | Oct 11 | 5b |
| 04360 | May 7 | Oct 2 | 5a | |
| 04363 | Apr 27 | Oct 16 | 5b | |
| 04364 | Winthrop | Apr 27 | Oct 16 | 5b |
| 04901 | Waterville | May 2 | Oct 10 | 5b |
| 04910 | May 2 | Oct 10 | 5a | |
| 04917 | May 2 | Oct 10 | 5b | |
| 04918 | May 7 | Oct 2 | 5a | |
| 04926 | May 2 | Oct 10 | 5b | |
| 04927 | Clinton | May 2 | Oct 10 | 5a |
| 04963 | Oakland | May 7 | Oct 2 | 5a |
| 04989 | May 2 | Oct 10 | 5b |
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