Frost Dates for Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Coordinates: 41.167, -73.205

Growing Season

The last spring air frost in Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America typically occurs around Apr 22, and the first autumn air frost around Oct 10. This gives a frost-free growing season of approximately 171 days.

USDA Hardiness Zone

This location falls in USDA Hardiness Zone 7a, where the average annual extreme minimum temperature is -17.8 to -15°C (0 to 5°F). This zone rating helps gardeners determine which perennial plants are likely to survive winter.

Temperature Overview

The coldest month is January, with an average low of -3°C (27°F). The warmest month is July, with an average high of 28°C (82°F).

Frost Risk Breakdown

Frost dates at three temperature thresholds: Air frost (0°C / 32°F): Apr 22 (last spring) to Oct 10 (first autumn). Light ground frost (-1°C / 30°F): Apr 12 (last spring) to Oct 19 (first autumn). Hard ground frost (-2°C / 28°F): Mar 26 (last spring) to Nov 3 (first autumn).

We predict your growing zone to be approximately ...

USDA Growing Zone
USDA Growing Zone - 7a

... and the frost data for your area is ...

Current Risk Level: Unlikely (Safest)

for today based on past data only.

We predict a frost free growing season at your location from Apr 22 to Oct 10, which provides approximately 170 frost free days.

For the less tender plants, or if you are planning to protect your plants with fleece etc, your growing season could stretch from Apr 12 to Oct 19, which provides a total of 190 days for growing.

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  • Hard Ground Frost possible
  • Light Ground Frost possible
  • Air Frost possible
  • Safest (unlikely)
First and last frost dates by frost type
FirstLast
Air FrostOct 10Apr 22
Light Ground FrostOct 19Apr 12
Hard Ground FrostNov 3Mar 26

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