Frost Dates for West New York, NJ
In West New York, NJ, the average last spring frost is around Mar 30 and the average first fall frost around Nov 20, for a growing season of about 236 days. For frost-tender plants, wait until Apr 9, when the chance of frost drops to 10%.
Based on NOAA 1991–2020 records from the New York Cntrl Pk Twr, NY weather station, 2 miles away, elevation 130 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 9 | Nov 6 |
| 20% | Apr 5 | Nov 10 |
| 30% | Apr 3 | Nov 14 |
| 40% | Apr 1 | Nov 17 |
| 50% | Mar 30 | Nov 20 |
| 60% | Mar 27 | Nov 23 |
| 70% | Mar 23 | Nov 27 |
| 80% | Mar 19 | Dec 1 |
| 90% | Mar 14 | Dec 6 |
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 7 | Nov 8 |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 30 | Nov 20 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 19 | Dec 1 |
Planting calendar for West New York
Transplant Apr 6 – Apr 20
Transplant Apr 13 – Apr 27
Transplant Apr 13 – Apr 27
Transplant Apr 6 – Apr 20
Sow or transplant Apr 6 – Apr 20
Sow or transplant Apr 6 – Apr 20
Sow or transplant Apr 13 – Apr 27
Sow or transplant Mar 2 – Mar 16
Fall sowing Sep 25 – Oct 23
Fall sowing Sep 25 – Oct 16
Fall sowing Sep 11 – Sep 25
Sow or transplant Mar 2 – Mar 16
Fall sowing Sep 11 – Oct 9
Transplant Mar 16 – Mar 30
Fall sowing Aug 28 – Sep 11
Transplant Mar 9 – Mar 23
Fall sowing Aug 28 – Sep 11
Fall sowing Aug 28 – Sep 11
Fall sowing Oct 9 – Oct 30
Fall sowing Sep 11 – Sep 25
Plant Mar 2 – Mar 16
Based on the average last frost (Mar 30) and first frost (Nov 20). The dashed lines mark those dates. Seed packets list days to maturity; adjust for your varieties.