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Old Farmer's Almanac Predicts 'Last Frost' for Each State

Old Farmer's Almanac Predicts 'Last Frost' for Each State

Summary

The Old Farmer's Almanac has released a map predicting when the last frost of spring 2026 will occur across different regions in the U.S. This map is designed to help gardeners plan their planting schedules for frost-tolerant crops by indicating whether the last frost will come earlier, later, or as usual compared to historical averages.

Key Facts

  • The Old Farmer's Almanac has introduced a 2026 Last Frost Date Map for the United States.
  • The map uses three colors to show frost predictions: green for earlier frost, yellow for near-average frost, and blue for later frost.
  • The map aims to help gardeners decide on planting times for frost-tolerant, cool-season crops.
  • In the Northeast, the outlook is for an earlier-than-normal last frost.
  • Florida has later-than-normal frost predictions in Central areas but near-average in other parts.
  • The Heartland and Pacific Southwest regions are expected to experience earlier-than-normal frost timings.
  • The Upper Midwest and Intermountain areas have areas marked for later-than-normal frost timings.
  • The Almanac's map is intended as an additional tool, building on traditional frost dates, to help gardeners cope with changing weather patterns.
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