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First and last freeze dates in Bradford, PA

The first freeze of fall (a low of 32°F or colder) typically comes around Sep 30, and the last freeze of spring around May 22.

This fall so far (data through Oct 16, 2026): first freeze (32°F or colder) Sep 25 at this station. Observed data, can lag a day or two.

Sep 30Median first fall freeze (≤32°F)

May 22Median last spring freeze (≤32°F)

132Median freeze-free days between

First and last freeze dates in Bradford

Threshold	Event	Median date	Typical range (10th–90th pct)	Earliest / latest	Years with one
32°F or colder (freeze)	First in fall	Sep 30	Sep 18 – Oct 17	Sep 6 (2000) / Oct 23 (2023)	100%
32°F or colder (freeze)	Last in spring	May 22	May 10 – Jun 2	–	100%
28°F or colder (hard freeze)	First in fall	Oct 12	Oct 2 – Oct 30	Sep 29 (2000) / Nov 11 (2023)	100%
28°F or colder (hard freeze)	Last in spring	May 7	Apr 24 – May 20	–	100%

Based on the station’s daily minimum temperature, 1995–2024. “Freeze” here means a daily low at or below the threshold, which is not the same as visible frost. Your yard can differ by several degrees and days from an airport weather station, so use these as planning odds, not guarantees.

The median stretch between the last spring freeze and the first fall freeze (the freeze-free season) was about 132 days.

Nearby weather stations

Source station: Bradford Rgnl Ap (USW00004751), elevation 2,107 ft. Data: NOAA NCEI GHCN-Daily. Computed by First Snow Dates; how we calculate this. Historical averages only; for a forecast see weather.gov.

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