Frost Dates for Glen Cove, NY
In Glen Cove, NY, the average last spring frost is around Apr 2 and the average first fall frost around Nov 12, for a growing season of about 224 days. For frost-tender plants, wait until Apr 16, when the chance of frost drops to 10%.
Based on NOAA 1991–2020 records from the Mineola, NY weather station, 11 miles away, elevation 96 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 16 | Oct 31 |
| 20% | Apr 11 | Nov 3 |
| 30% | Apr 8 | Nov 6 |
| 40% | Apr 5 | Nov 9 |
| 50% | Apr 2 | Nov 12 |
| 60% | Mar 31 | Nov 14 |
| 70% | Mar 29 | Nov 18 |
| 80% | Mar 24 | Nov 23 |
| 90% | Mar 18 | Dec 1 |
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 16 | Oct 31 |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 2 | Nov 12 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 20 | Nov 25 |
Planting calendar for Glen Cove
Transplant Apr 9 – Apr 23
Transplant Apr 16 – Apr 30
Transplant Apr 16 – Apr 30
Transplant Apr 9 – Apr 23
Sow or transplant Apr 9 – Apr 23
Sow or transplant Apr 9 – Apr 23
Sow or transplant Apr 16 – Apr 30
Sow or transplant Mar 5 – Mar 19
Fall sowing Sep 17 – Oct 15
Fall sowing Sep 17 – Oct 8
Fall sowing Sep 3 – Sep 17
Sow or transplant Mar 5 – Mar 19
Fall sowing Sep 3 – Oct 1
Transplant Mar 19 – Apr 2
Fall sowing Aug 20 – Sep 3
Transplant Mar 12 – Mar 26
Fall sowing Aug 20 – Sep 3
Fall sowing Aug 20 – Sep 3
Fall sowing Oct 1 – Oct 22
Fall sowing Sep 3 – Sep 17
Plant Mar 5 – Mar 19
Based on the average last frost (Apr 2) and first frost (Nov 12). The dashed lines mark those dates. Seed packets list days to maturity; adjust for your varieties.