When to plant in Lake Shore, MD
USDA Zone 8aHere are the average frost dates, USDA hardiness zone, and a month-by-month planting calendar for Lake Shore, Maryland — all computed from Lake Shore's nearest NOAA weather station.
Zone 8a means many perennials and even some tender shrubs overwinter in Lake Shore, while your frost dates still decide when annuals go out.
Frost probability
ANNAPOLIS POLICE BRKS · 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 Lake Shore’s own odds, recorded at ANNAPOLIS POLICE BRKS.
| Threshold | SPRING 10% | SPRING 50% | SPRING 90% | FALL 10% | FALL 50% | FALL 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | Apr 24 | Apr 7 | Mar 24 | Oct 21 | Nov 2 | Nov 15 |
| 32°F | Apr 9 | Mar 27 | Mar 9 | Nov 1 | Nov 13 | Dec 1 |
| 28°F | Mar 29 | Mar 14 | Feb 26 | Nov 9 | Nov 28 | Dec 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 Lake Shore, drawn to the day from the local frost dates. The dashed line is today.
Nearby weather stations
3 within 19 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.
Lake Shore planting FAQ
When is the last spring frost in Lake Shore, MD?
Plan for the last spring frost in Lake Shore around March 27 (the date it has a 50% chance of a 32°F freeze). Anything frost-sensitive should go out after it.
When is the first fall frost in Lake Shore, MD?
The first fall frost in Lake Shore typically arrives around November 13 (50% probability at 32°F). Harvest or protect frost-sensitive crops before then.
What hardiness zone is Lake Shore in?
Lake Shore is in USDA hardiness zone 8a. In zone 8a, winters are mild — many tender perennials overwinter here.
How long is the growing season in Lake Shore?
There are roughly 231 frost-free days in Lake Shore (a long growing season), running from the average last frost around March 27 to the first fall frost near November 13.
When should I plant tomatoes in Lake Shore?
In Lake Shore, start tomato seeds indoors around January 30–February 13, then transplant seedlings outdoors around April 3 once the danger of frost has passed.
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Nearby cities
8 within reach- Arnold · 6 km
- Severna Park · 7 km
- Riviera Beach · 9 km
- Pasadena · 9 km
- Glen Burnie · 12 km
- Parole · 13 km
- Annapolis · 13 km
- Ferndale · 16 km
Frost dates recorded at ANNAPOLIS POLICE BRKS, 11 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 Lake Shore, MD — Frost Dates & Zone 8a." Frost normals: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USC00180193. Retrieved from https://blissgarden.com/maryland/lake-shore.