When to plant in Ocean Pines, MD
USDA Zone 7bEverything below — frost dates, hardiness zone, and what to plant when in Ocean Pines, Maryland — is derived from the closest NOAA station with complete climate normals.
Zone 7b means many perennials and even some tender shrubs overwinter in Ocean Pines, while your frost dates still decide when annuals go out.
Frost probability
OCEAN CITY MUNI AP · 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 Ocean Pines’s own odds, recorded at OCEAN CITY MUNI AP.
| Threshold | SPRING 10% | SPRING 50% | SPRING 90% | FALL 10% | FALL 50% | FALL 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | May 8 | Apr 21 | Apr 5 | Oct 11 | Oct 24 | Nov 5 |
| 32°F | Apr 23 | Apr 7 | Mar 24 | Oct 20 | Nov 2 | Nov 16 |
| 28°F | Apr 7 | Mar 26 | Mar 9 | Nov 1 | Nov 14 | Dec 1 |
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 Ocean Pines, drawn to the day from the local frost dates. The dashed line is today.
Nearby weather stations
3 within 32 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.
Ocean Pines planting FAQ
When is the last spring frost in Ocean Pines, MD?
On average, the last spring frost in Ocean Pines is around April 7 (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 Ocean Pines, MD?
In Ocean Pines, the first 32°F freeze of fall lands around November 2 on average. Time your last harvests and any season-extension cover before it.
What hardiness zone is Ocean Pines in?
Ocean Pines 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 Ocean Pines?
There are roughly 209 frost-free days in Ocean Pines (a moderate growing season), running from the average last frost around April 7 to the first fall frost near November 2.
When should I plant tomatoes in Ocean Pines?
In Ocean Pines, start tomato seeds indoors around February 10–February 24, then transplant seedlings outdoors around April 14 once the danger of frost has passed.
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Nearby cities
8 within reachFrost dates recorded at OCEAN CITY MUNI AP, 9 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 Ocean Pines, MD — Frost Dates & Zone 7b." Frost normals: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USW00093786. Retrieved from https://blissgarden.com/maryland/ocean-pines.