Frost dates in Berkshire County, Massachusetts

The average last spring frost in Berkshire County falls Apr 28 to May 13 and the average first fall frost Oct 2 to Oct 17, depending on the ZIP code (50% odds, 32°F, NOAA 1991–2020 normals). USDA hardiness zone 5b to 6a. Places: Adams, Cheshire, Great Barrington, Housatonic, Lee, Lenox. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01029 | Apr 28 | Oct 17 | 5b | |
| 01201 | Pittsfield | May 5 | Oct 5 | 5b |
| 01220 | Adams | May 10 | Oct 4 | 5b |
| 01222 | May 3 | Oct 11 | 6a | |
| 01223 | May 7 | Oct 3 | 6a | |
| 01224 | May 5 | Oct 5 | 5b | |
| 01225 | Cheshire | May 10 | Oct 4 | 5b |
| 01226 | May 5 | Oct 5 | 5b | |
| 01229 | May 7 | Oct 3 | 5b | |
| 01230 | Great Barrington | May 7 | Oct 3 | 6a |
| 01235 | May 13 | Oct 2 | 5b | |
| 01236 | Housatonic | May 7 | Oct 3 | 5b |
| 01237 | May 5 | Oct 5 | 5b | |
| 01238 | Lee | May 7 | Oct 3 | 5b |
| 01240 | Lenox | May 5 | Oct 5 | 5b |
| 01242 | Lenox Dale | May 7 | Oct 3 | 5b |
| 01244 | May 3 | Oct 11 | 5b | |
| 01245 | May 7 | Oct 3 | 5b | |
| 01247 | North Adams | May 10 | Oct 4 | 5b |
| 01253 | May 7 | Oct 3 | 5b | |
| 01254 | May 5 | Oct 5 | 5b | |
| 01255 | May 3 | Oct 11 | 6a | |
| 01256 | May 10 | Oct 4 | 5b | |
| 01257 | May 11 | Oct 4 | 6a | |
| 01258 | May 4 | Oct 11 | 6a | |
| 01259 | May 3 | Oct 11 | 6a | |
| 01260 | May 7 | Oct 3 | 5b | |
| 01262 | May 7 | Oct 3 | 5b | |
| 01264 | May 7 | Oct 3 | 5b | |
| 01266 | May 7 | Oct 3 | 5b | |
| 01267 | Williamstown | May 10 | Oct 4 | 5b |
| 01270 | May 13 | Oct 2 | 5b | |
| 01343 | May 10 | Oct 4 | 5b |
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