First & Last Frost Dates of New York Cities and Towns

New York has different weather zones that affect when frost happens. In New York City, plants can grow for 244 days, while in Clay Springs, they only have 144 days. This big difference changes how and when people can garden across the state.

Big cities like New York City, Buffalo, and Rochester have longer growing times. But places up north or in higher areas, like Clay Springs and Saranac Lake, have shorter growing times. In these places, the last spring frost can happen as late as May, and the first fall frost can come as early as September.

This guide shows frost dates for different New York towns and cities. It includes nearby weather stations and exact distances, helping gardeners and farmers know when to plant and harvest.

New York Frost Dates Map

Type or select your New York location in the selection box below, to find its frost dates info.

First & Last Frost Dates of New York Cities and Towns

This information of New York Frost dates comes from NCEI.gov’s weather records from 1991-2020. The dates show when there’s a 30% chance of frost happening.

The “Last Spring Frost Date” means it’s usually safe to plant after this date, but there’s still a small chance (30%) of frost coming later.

The “First Fall Frost Date” tells us when frost usually starts, but it might come a bit earlier (30% chance). Use these dates as helpful guides for gardening – they’re usually right, but not perfect!