Frost Dates for Long Branch, NJ
In Long Branch, NJ, the average last spring frost is around Apr 9 and the average first fall frost around Nov 3, for a growing season of about 208 days. For frost-tender plants, wait until Apr 23, when the chance of frost drops to 10%.
Based on NOAA 1991–2020 records from the Long Branch-Oakhurst, NJ weather station, under 1 mile away, elevation 30 ft. Frost can come earlier in low spots and valleys and later near cities and large lakes.
Frost probability by date
Chance of a 32°F frost after the spring date, or before the fall date.
| Chance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|
| 10% | Apr 23 | Oct 21 |
| 20% | Apr 19 | Oct 26 |
| 30% | Apr 16 | Oct 30 |
| 40% | Apr 12 | Nov 1 |
| 50% | Apr 9 | Nov 3 |
| 60% | Apr 6 | Nov 7 |
| 70% | Apr 3 | Nov 9 |
| 80% | Apr 1 | Nov 13 |
| 90% | Mar 28 | Nov 18 |
Light frost vs. hard freeze
Average (50%) dates for each temperature. Tender plants are damaged at 36°F; most hardy crops survive until 28°F.
| Temperature | Last in spring | First in fall |
|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Apr 22 | Oct 24 |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 9 | Nov 3 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 29 | Nov 15 |
Planting calendar for Long Branch
Transplant Apr 16 – Apr 30
Transplant Apr 23 – May 7
Transplant Apr 23 – May 7
Transplant Apr 16 – Apr 30
Sow or transplant Apr 16 – Apr 30
Sow or transplant Apr 16 – Apr 30
Sow or transplant Apr 23 – May 7
Sow or transplant Mar 12 – Mar 26
Fall sowing Sep 8 – Oct 6
Fall sowing Sep 8 – Sep 29
Fall sowing Aug 25 – Sep 8
Sow or transplant Mar 12 – Mar 26
Fall sowing Aug 25 – Sep 22
Transplant Mar 26 – Apr 9
Fall sowing Aug 11 – Aug 25
Transplant Mar 19 – Apr 2
Fall sowing Aug 11 – Aug 25
Fall sowing Aug 11 – Aug 25
Fall sowing Sep 22 – Oct 13
Fall sowing Aug 25 – Sep 8
Plant Mar 12 – Mar 26
Based on the average last frost (Apr 9) and first frost (Nov 3). The dashed lines mark those dates. Seed packets list days to maturity; adjust for your varieties.