DibbleNew York frost dates: first and last freeze
New York spans USDA Zones 3 to 7, so frost arrives on different dates across the state. Most of New York sits in Zone 6, where the last spring frost falls around April 21 and the first fall frost around October 17.
| Zone | Last spring frost | First fall frost | Frost-free days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 3 | May 15 | September 15 | 123 |
| Zone 4 | May 10 | September 21 | 134 |
| Zone 5 | April 30 | October 1 | 154 |
| Zone 6 (most common) | April 21 | October 17 | 179 |
| Zone 7 | April 10 | October 29 | 202 |
These are typical dates for the zone, not a forecast. A frost can land a couple of weeks either side, and your own yard has its own microclimate. Dibble pins the dates to your ZIP code and warns you the night a frost is actually coming.
What to do with these dates in New York
- Count back from the last spring frost to know when to start seeds indoors.
- Wait until after it to move out tomatoes, peppers, and anything else frost-tender.
- Count back from the first fall frost to find the last useful sowing date.
- Cover or harvest before the first fall frost lands.
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The New York planting calendar · Last sowing dates by zone · Frost dates for every state
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