When to plant in Torrington, CT
USDA Zone 6aTorrington, Connecticut frost dates, USDA zone, and a full-year planting calendar, drawn from the nearest NOAA station and tuned to the local season.
Zone 6a means Torrington sees real winter cold, but a good range of perennials survive; the frost dates above govern when annual vegetables go out.
Frost probability
BAKERSVILLE · 1991–2020The date the last spring and first fall frost occur, by threshold and probability. A 90% date is later in spring — and earlier in fall — than a 10% date; the 50% · 32°F row is what most gardeners plan around. These are Torrington’s own odds, recorded at BAKERSVILLE.
| Threshold | SPRING 10% | SPRING 50% | SPRING 90% | FALL 10% | FALL 50% | FALL 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | May 31 | May 19 | May 4 | Sep 15 | Sep 27 | Oct 7 |
| 32°F | May 22 | May 8 | Apr 24 | Sep 25 | Oct 5 | Oct 21 |
| 28°F | May 11 | Apr 26 | Apr 11 | Oct 3 | Oct 18 | Nov 4 |
Download this table as CSV ↓ — every threshold and probability, plus this city’s planting-window dates.
What to plant now
TODAY · JULY 19Full-year planting calendar
Each bar is the exact window to take a planting action in Torrington, drawn to the day from the local frost dates. The dashed line is today.
Nearby weather stations
3 within 17 km · complete 32°F normalsWhen stations disagree by more than a few days, that spread is real microclimate variation — elevation, water, urban heat. Judge which station best matches your own yard.
Torrington planting FAQ
When is the last spring frost in Torrington, CT?
On average, the last spring frost in Torrington is around May 8 (50% probability at 32°F, from 1991–2020 NOAA normals). Wait until after this date to set out tender plants like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first fall frost in Torrington, CT?
Expect Torrington's first fall frost near October 5 — a 50% chance of 32°F by that date. Bring in or cover tender crops ahead of it.
What hardiness zone is Torrington in?
Torrington is in USDA hardiness zone 6a. In zone 6a, winters are moderate — most common vegetables grow well in season.
How long is the growing season in Torrington?
There are roughly 150 frost-free days in Torrington (a moderate growing season), running from the average last frost around May 8 to the first fall frost near October 5.
When should I plant tomatoes in Torrington?
In Torrington, start tomato seeds indoors around March 13–March 27, then transplant seedlings outdoors around May 15 once the danger of frost has passed.
Never miss a window in Torrington
An email when it’s time to start seeds, transplant, and sow — timed to Torrington’s frost dates. Double opt-in, one-click unsubscribe, no spam.
Nearby cities
8 within reach- Bristol · 23 km
- Waterbury · 32 km
- West Hartford · 32 km
- New Britain · 34 km
- Newington · 37 km
- Hartford · 38 km
- Naugatuck · 39 km
- Wethersfield · 41 km
Frost dates recorded at BAKERSVILLE, 10 km from the city center · 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals · zone from the USDA/PRISM 2023 map. How we compute this.
BlissGarden. "When to Plant in Torrington, CT — Frost Dates & Zone 6a." Frost normals: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USC00060227. Retrieved from https://blissgarden.com/connecticut/torrington.