When to plant in Fall River, MA
USDA Zone 7aFall River, Massachusetts frost dates, USDA zone, and a full-year planting calendar, drawn from the nearest NOAA station and tuned to the local season.
In zone 7a, Fall River supports a wide range of perennials year-round; the frost dates above are what set your annual vegetable timing.
Frost probability
NEW BEDFORD 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 Fall River’s own odds, recorded at NEW BEDFORD MUNI AP.
| Threshold | SPRING 10% | SPRING 50% | SPRING 90% | FALL 10% | FALL 50% | FALL 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | May 27 | May 12 | Apr 28 | Sep 22 | Oct 3 | Oct 18 |
| 32°F | May 15 | Apr 29 | Apr 17 | Oct 2 | Oct 15 | Oct 31 |
| 28°F | Apr 30 | Apr 15 | Mar 31 | Oct 12 | Oct 28 | Nov 12 |
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 Fall River, drawn to the day from the local frost dates. The dashed line is today.
Nearby weather stations
3 within 16 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.
Fall River planting FAQ
When is the last spring frost in Fall River, MA?
Plan for the last spring frost in Fall River around April 29 (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 Fall River, MA?
Expect Fall River's first fall frost near October 15 — a 50% chance of 32°F by that date. Bring in or cover tender crops ahead of it.
What hardiness zone is Fall River in?
Fall River 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 Fall River?
Fall River has about 169 frost-free days — a moderate growing season — between the average last spring frost (April 29) and first fall frost (October 15).
When should I plant tomatoes in Fall River?
For Fall River, sow tomatoes indoors about March 4–March 18 and move the seedlings out around May 6, after the last spring frost.
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Nearby cities
8 within reach- Somerset · 6 km
- New Bedford · 15 km
- Taunton · 20 km
- East Providence · 24 km
- Warwick · 27 km
- Newport East · 28 km
- Attleboro · 28 km
- Pawtucket · 28 km
Frost dates recorded at NEW BEDFORD MUNI AP, 13 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 Fall River, MA — Frost Dates & Zone 7a." Frost normals: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USW00094726. Retrieved from https://blissgarden.com/massachusetts/fall-river.