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Frost Dates for Memphis, Tennessee, United States of America

Coordinates: 35.149, -90.049

Growing Season

The last spring air frost in Memphis, Tennessee, United States of America typically occurs around Mar 21, and the first autumn air frost around Oct 16. This gives a frost-free growing season of approximately 209 days.

USDA Hardiness Zone

This location falls in USDA Hardiness Zone 8a, where the average annual extreme minimum temperature is -12.2 to -9.4°C (10 to 15°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 1°C (34°F). The warmest month is July, with an average high of 33°C (91°F).

Frost Risk Breakdown

Frost dates at three temperature thresholds: Air frost (0°C / 32°F): Mar 21 (last spring) to Oct 16 (first autumn). Light ground frost (-1°C / 30°F): Mar 3 (last spring) to Oct 29 (first autumn). Hard ground frost (-2°C / 28°F): Feb 11 (last spring) to Nov 30 (first autumn).

We predict your growing zone to be approximately ...

USDA Growing Zone: USDA Growing Zone - 8a

... 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 Mar 21 to Oct 16, which provides approximately 208 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 Mar 3 to Oct 29, which provides a total of 240 days for growing.

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