When to plant in Norwood, MA
USDA Zone 6bNorwood, Massachusetts frost dates, USDA zone, and a full-year planting calendar, drawn from the nearest NOAA station and tuned to the local season.
Zone 6b means Norwood sees real winter cold, but a good range of perennials survive; the frost dates above govern when annual vegetables go out.
Frost probability
NORWOOD MEM 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 Norwood’s own odds, recorded at NORWOOD MEM AP.
| Threshold | SPRING 10% | SPRING 50% | SPRING 90% | FALL 10% | FALL 50% | FALL 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | May 24 | May 8 | Apr 25 | Sep 17 | Sep 30 | Oct 12 |
| 32°F | May 11 | Apr 25 | Apr 9 | Sep 28 | Oct 9 | Oct 30 |
| 28°F | Apr 27 | Apr 8 | Mar 26 | Oct 6 | Oct 23 | Nov 9 |
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 Norwood, 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.
Norwood planting FAQ
When is the last spring frost in Norwood, MA?
On average, the last spring frost in Norwood is around April 25 (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 Norwood, MA?
In Norwood, the first 32°F freeze of fall lands around October 9 on average. Time your last harvests and any season-extension cover before it.
What hardiness zone is Norwood in?
Norwood 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 Norwood?
There are roughly 167 frost-free days in Norwood (a moderate growing season), running from the average last frost around April 25 to the first fall frost near October 9.
When should I plant tomatoes in Norwood?
In Norwood, start tomato seeds indoors around February 28–March 14, then transplant seedlings outdoors around May 2 once the danger of frost has passed.
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Nearby cities
8 within reach- Dedham · 7 km
- Milton · 11 km
- Needham · 11 km
- Randolph Town · 12 km
- Wellesley · 15 km
- Brookline · 16 km
- Braintree Town · 16 km
- Newton · 16 km
Frost dates recorded at NORWOOD MEM AP, 2 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 Norwood, MA — Frost Dates & Zone 6b." Frost normals: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USW00054704. Retrieved from https://blissgarden.com/massachusetts/norwood.