Frost Dates for Kiryas Joel, NY
In Kiryas Joel, NY, the average last spring frost is around Apr 10 and the average first fall frost around Nov 1, for a growing season of about 204 days. For frost-tender plants, wait until Apr 24, when the chance of frost drops to 10%.
Based on NOAA 1991–2020 records from the West Point, NY weather station, 11 miles away, elevation 320 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 24 | Oct 16 |
| 20% | Apr 20 | Oct 22 |
| 30% | Apr 16 | Oct 26 |
| 40% | Apr 13 | Oct 29 |
| 50% | Apr 10 | Nov 1 |
| 60% | Apr 8 | Nov 3 |
| 70% | Apr 6 | Nov 6 |
| 80% | Apr 3 | Nov 9 |
| 90% | Mar 31 | Nov 14 |
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 23 | Oct 20 |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 10 | Nov 1 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Apr 2 | Nov 12 |
Planting calendar for Kiryas Joel
Transplant Apr 17 – May 1
Transplant Apr 24 – May 8
Transplant Apr 24 – May 8
Transplant Apr 17 – May 1
Sow or transplant Apr 17 – May 1
Sow or transplant Apr 17 – May 1
Sow or transplant Apr 24 – May 8
Sow or transplant Mar 13 – Mar 27
Fall sowing Sep 6 – Oct 4
Fall sowing Sep 6 – Sep 27
Fall sowing Aug 23 – Sep 6
Sow or transplant Mar 13 – Mar 27
Fall sowing Aug 23 – Sep 20
Transplant Mar 27 – Apr 10
Fall sowing Aug 9 – Aug 23
Transplant Mar 20 – Apr 3
Fall sowing Aug 9 – Aug 23
Fall sowing Aug 9 – Aug 23
Fall sowing Sep 20 – Oct 11
Fall sowing Aug 23 – Sep 6
Plant Mar 13 – Mar 27
Based on the average last frost (Apr 10) and first frost (Nov 1). The dashed lines mark those dates. Seed packets list days to maturity; adjust for your varieties.