When to plant in Paris, TN
USDA Zone 7bParis, Tennessee frost dates, USDA zone, and a full-year planting calendar, drawn from the nearest NOAA station and tuned to the local season.
Zone 7b means many perennials and even some tender shrubs overwinter in Paris, while your frost dates still decide when annuals go out.
Frost probability
PARIS 2 SE · 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 Paris’s own odds, recorded at PARIS 2 SE.
| Threshold | SPRING 10% | SPRING 50% | SPRING 90% | FALL 10% | FALL 50% | FALL 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | May 4 | Apr 19 | Apr 4 | Oct 9 | Oct 22 | Nov 1 |
| 32°F | Apr 22 | Apr 7 | Mar 23 | Oct 19 | Oct 31 | Nov 12 |
| 28°F | Apr 11 | Mar 28 | Mar 8 | Oct 30 | Nov 8 | Nov 27 |
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 Paris, drawn to the day from the local frost dates. The dashed line is today.
Nearby weather stations
3 within 34 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.
Paris planting FAQ
When is the last spring frost in Paris, TN?
On average, the last spring frost in Paris 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 Paris, TN?
The first fall frost in Paris typically arrives around October 31 (50% probability at 32°F). Harvest or protect frost-sensitive crops before then.
What hardiness zone is Paris in?
Paris 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 Paris?
There are roughly 207 frost-free days in Paris (a moderate growing season), running from the average last frost around April 7 to the first fall frost near October 31.
When should I plant tomatoes in Paris?
In Paris, 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 reach- Murray · 36 km
- Martin · 49 km
- Union City · 68 km
- Fort Campbell North · 85 km
- Jackson · 85 km
- Dickson · 88 km
- Clarksville · 91 km
- Paducah · 92 km
Frost dates recorded at PARIS 2 SE, 1 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 Paris, TN — Frost Dates & Zone 7b." Frost normals: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USC00406977. Retrieved from https://blissgarden.com/tennessee/paris.