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Frost dates in Dorchester County, Maryland

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The average last spring frost in Dorchester County falls Mar 29 to Apr 8 and the average first fall frost Nov 4 to Nov 15, depending on the ZIP code (50% odds, 32°F, NOAA 1991–2020 normals). USDA hardiness zone 7b to 8a. Places: Cambridge, East New Market, Eldorado, Fishing Creek, Hurlock, Madison. Pick a ZIP for 10% and 90% odds, soil temperature and the 7-day freeze forecast.

ZIPPlaceLast spring frostFirst fall frostZone
21613CambridgeApr 8Nov 48a
21622Fishing CreekMar 29Nov 158a
21626Apr 8Nov 48a
21627Mar 29Nov 158a
21631East New MarketApr 8Nov 47b
21634Fishing CreekMar 29Nov 158a
21643HurlockApr 8Nov 47b
21648MadisonApr 1Nov 78a
21659EldoradoApr 8Nov 47b
21664SecretaryApr 8Nov 47b
21669Taylors IslandMar 29Nov 158a
21672Apr 8Nov 48a
21675Mar 29Nov 158a
21677MadisonApr 1Nov 78a
21835Apr 8Nov 47b
21869ViennaApr 8Nov 47b

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