Frost dates in Sussex County, Delaware
The average last spring frost in Sussex County falls Mar 29 to Apr 11 and the average first fall frost Oct 30 to Nov 14, depending on the ZIP code (50% odds, 32°F, NOAA 1991–2020 normals). USDA hardiness zone 7b to 8a. Places: Bethany Beach, Bethel, Bridgeville, Dagsboro, Delmar, Ellendale. Pick a ZIP for 10% and 90% odds, soil temperature and the 7-day freeze forecast.
| ZIP | Place | Last spring frost | First fall frost | Zone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19930 | Bethany Beach | Mar 29 | Nov 14 | 8a |
| 19931 | Bethel | Apr 8 | Nov 4 | 7b |
| 19933 | Bridgeville | Apr 11 | Oct 30 | 7b |
| 19939 | Dagsboro | Apr 4 | Nov 6 | 7b |
| 19940 | Delmar | Apr 3 | Nov 7 | 7b |
| 19941 | Ellendale | Apr 4 | Nov 6 | 7b |
| 19944 | Fenwick Island | Apr 7 | Nov 2 | 8a |
| 19945 | Frankford | Apr 7 | Nov 2 | 7b |
| 19947 | Georgetown | Apr 4 | Nov 6 | 7b |
| 19950 | Greenwood | Apr 11 | Oct 30 | 7b |
| 19951 | Apr 4 | Nov 6 | 7b | |
| 19956 | Laurel | Apr 3 | Nov 7 | 7b |
| 19958 | Lewes | Mar 29 | Nov 14 | 7b |
| 19960 | Lincoln | Apr 11 | Oct 30 | 7b |
| 19963 | Milford | Apr 11 | Oct 30 | 7b |
| 19966 | Millsboro | Apr 4 | Nov 6 | 7b |
| 19967 | Millville | Apr 7 | Nov 2 | 7b |
| 19968 | Milton | Mar 29 | Nov 14 | 7b |
| 19970 | Ocean View | Mar 29 | Nov 14 | 8a |
| 19971 | Rehoboth Beach | Mar 29 | Nov 14 | 8a |
| 19973 | Seaford | Apr 11 | Oct 30 | 7b |
| 19975 | Selbyville | Apr 7 | Nov 2 | 7b |
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