When to plant in Cloverly, MD
USDA Zone 7bEverything below — frost dates, hardiness zone, and what to plant when in Cloverly, Maryland — is derived from the closest NOAA station with complete climate normals.
Zone 7b means many perennials and even some tender shrubs overwinter in Cloverly, while your frost dates still decide when annuals go out.
Frost probability
LAUREL 3 W · 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 Cloverly’s own odds, recorded at LAUREL 3 W.
| Threshold | SPRING 10% | SPRING 50% | SPRING 90% | FALL 10% | FALL 50% | FALL 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | May 2 | Apr 17 | Apr 2 | Oct 16 | Oct 29 | Nov 11 |
| 32°F | Apr 19 | Apr 5 | Mar 21 | Oct 27 | Nov 9 | Nov 24 |
| 28°F | Apr 8 | Mar 25 | Mar 10 | Nov 5 | Nov 21 | Dec 8 |
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 Cloverly, drawn to the day from the local frost dates. The dashed line is today.
Nearby weather stations
3 within 13 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.
Cloverly planting FAQ
When is the last spring frost in Cloverly, MD?
On average, the last spring frost in Cloverly is around April 5 (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 Cloverly, MD?
Expect Cloverly's first fall frost near November 9 — a 50% chance of 32°F by that date. Bring in or cover tender crops ahead of it.
What hardiness zone is Cloverly in?
Cloverly is in USDA hardiness zone 7b. In zone 7b, winters are moderate — most common vegetables grow well in season.
How long is the growing season in Cloverly?
There are roughly 218 frost-free days in Cloverly (a long growing season), running from the average last frost around April 5 to the first fall frost near November 9.
When should I plant tomatoes in Cloverly?
In Cloverly, start tomato seeds indoors around February 8–February 22, then transplant seedlings outdoors around April 12 once the danger of frost has passed.
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Nearby cities
8 within reach- Colesville · 3 km
- Fairland · 4 km
- Burtonsville · 5 km
- Glenmont · 6 km
- Calverton · 6 km
- White Oak · 7 km
- Kemp Mill · 7 km
- Aspen Hill · 8 km
Frost dates recorded at LAUREL 3 W, 8 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 Cloverly, MD — Frost Dates & Zone 7b." Frost normals: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USC00185111. Retrieved from https://blissgarden.com/maryland/cloverly.