When to plant in Cumberland, MD
USDA Zone 7aEverything below — frost dates, hardiness zone, and what to plant when in Cumberland, Maryland — is derived from the closest NOAA station with complete climate normals.
Zone 7a means many perennials and even some tender shrubs overwinter in Cumberland, while your frost dates still decide when annuals go out.
Frost probability
CUMBERLAND 2 · 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 Cumberland’s own odds, recorded at CUMBERLAND 2.
| Threshold | SPRING 10% | SPRING 50% | SPRING 90% | FALL 10% | FALL 50% | FALL 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | May 18 | Apr 29 | Apr 13 | Oct 1 | Oct 13 | Oct 26 |
| 32°F | May 5 | Apr 15 | Apr 2 | Oct 9 | Oct 24 | Nov 6 |
| 28°F | Apr 17 | Apr 3 | Mar 20 | Oct 20 | Nov 3 | Nov 19 |
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 Cumberland, drawn to the day from the local frost dates. The dashed line is today.
Nearby weather stations
3 within 28 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.
Cumberland planting FAQ
When is the last spring frost in Cumberland, MD?
Cumberland's average last spring frost falls near April 15 — the 50% mark at 32°F in the 1991–2020 normals. Hold tender transplants until the risk has passed, then plant out.
When is the first fall frost in Cumberland, MD?
Expect Cumberland's first fall frost near October 24 — a 50% chance of 32°F by that date. Bring in or cover tender crops ahead of it.
What hardiness zone is Cumberland in?
Cumberland is in USDA hardiness zone 7a. In zone 7a, winters are moderate — most common vegetables grow well in season.
How long is the growing season in Cumberland?
There are roughly 192 frost-free days in Cumberland (a moderate growing season), running from the average last frost around April 15 to the first fall frost near October 24.
When should I plant tomatoes in Cumberland?
In Cumberland, start tomato seeds indoors around February 18–March 4, then transplant seedlings outdoors around April 22 once the danger of frost has passed.
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Nearby cities
8 within reach- Martinsburg · 70 km
- Winchester · 73 km
- Johnstown · 76 km
- Halfway · 85 km
- Hagerstown · 89 km
- Cheat Lake · 93 km
- Front Royal · 95 km
- Chambersburg · 99 km
Frost dates recorded at CUMBERLAND 2, 1 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 Cumberland, MD — Frost Dates & Zone 7a." Frost normals: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USC00182282. Retrieved from https://blissgarden.com/maryland/cumberland.