When to plant in Beverly, MA
USDA Zone 6bHere are the average frost dates, USDA hardiness zone, and a month-by-month planting calendar for Beverly, Massachusetts — all computed from Beverly's nearest NOAA weather station.
Zone 6b means Beverly sees real winter cold, but a good range of perennials survive; the frost dates above govern when annual vegetables go out.
Frost probability
BEVERLY · 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 Beverly’s own odds, recorded at BEVERLY.
| Threshold | SPRING 10% | SPRING 50% | SPRING 90% | FALL 10% | FALL 50% | FALL 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | May 26 | May 15 | May 3 | Sep 19 | Oct 1 | Oct 14 |
| 32°F | May 17 | May 4 | Apr 24 | Oct 1 | Oct 12 | Oct 28 |
| 28°F | May 5 | Apr 23 | Apr 9 | Oct 10 | Oct 25 | Nov 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 Beverly, drawn to the day from the local frost dates. The dashed line is today.
Nearby weather stations
3 within 7 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.
Beverly planting FAQ
When is the last spring frost in Beverly, MA?
On average, the last spring frost in Beverly is around May 4 (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 Beverly, MA?
In Beverly, the first 32°F freeze of fall lands around October 12 on average. Time your last harvests and any season-extension cover before it.
What hardiness zone is Beverly in?
Beverly is in USDA hardiness zone 6b. In zone 6b, winters are moderate — most common vegetables grow well in season.
How long is the growing season in Beverly?
There are roughly 161 frost-free days in Beverly (a moderate growing season), running from the average last frost around May 4 to the first fall frost near October 12.
When should I plant tomatoes in Beverly?
In Beverly, start tomato seeds indoors around March 9–March 23, then transplant seedlings outdoors around May 11 once the danger of frost has passed.
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Nearby cities
8 within reach- Marblehead · 7 km
- Salem · 8 km
- Danvers · 9 km
- Peabody · 10 km
- Swampscott · 11 km
- Lynn · 13 km
- Gloucester · 15 km
- Lynnfield · 16 km
Frost dates recorded at BEVERLY, 4 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 Beverly, MA — Frost Dates & Zone 6b." Frost normals: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USC00190593. Retrieved from https://blissgarden.com/massachusetts/beverly.