When to plant in Clinton, TN
USDA Zone 7bEverything below — frost dates, hardiness zone, and what to plant when in Clinton, Tennessee — is derived from the closest NOAA station with complete climate normals.
In zone 7b, Clinton supports a wide range of perennials year-round; the frost dates above are what set your annual vegetable timing.
Frost probability
OAK RIDGE ASOS · 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 Clinton’s own odds, recorded at OAK RIDGE ASOS.
| Threshold | SPRING 10% | SPRING 50% | SPRING 90% | FALL 10% | FALL 50% | FALL 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | Apr 30 | Apr 12 | Mar 28 | Oct 14 | Oct 27 | Nov 8 |
| 32°F | Apr 15 | Mar 31 | Mar 11 | Oct 22 | Nov 4 | Nov 18 |
| 28°F | Apr 3 | Mar 18 | Feb 26 | Nov 1 | Nov 15 | Dec 4 |
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 Clinton, drawn to the day from the local frost dates. The dashed line is today.
Nearby weather stations
3 within 15 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.
Clinton planting FAQ
When is the last spring frost in Clinton, TN?
Plan for the last spring frost in Clinton around March 31 (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 Clinton, TN?
Expect Clinton's first fall frost near November 4 — a 50% chance of 32°F by that date. Bring in or cover tender crops ahead of it.
What hardiness zone is Clinton in?
Clinton 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 Clinton?
Clinton has about 218 frost-free days — a long growing season — between the average last spring frost (March 31) and first fall frost (November 4).
When should I plant tomatoes in Clinton?
For Clinton, sow tomatoes indoors about February 3–February 17 and move the seedlings out around April 7, after the last spring frost.
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Nearby cities
8 within reachFrost dates recorded at OAK RIDGE ASOS, 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 Clinton, TN — Frost Dates & Zone 7b." Frost normals: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USW00053868. Retrieved from https://blissgarden.com/tennessee/clinton.