Frost Dates for Lindenhurst, NY
In Lindenhurst, NY, the average last spring frost is around Apr 6 and the average first fall frost around Nov 6, for a growing season of about 213 days. For frost-tender plants, wait until Apr 20, when the chance of frost drops to 10%.
Based on NOAA 1991–2020 records from the Farmingdale Airport, NY weather station, 4 miles away, elevation 81 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 20 | Oct 25 |
| 20% | Apr 15 | Oct 30 |
| 30% | Apr 12 | Nov 1 |
| 40% | Apr 9 | Nov 4 |
| 50% | Apr 6 | Nov 6 |
| 60% | Apr 4 | Nov 9 |
| 70% | Apr 2 | Nov 12 |
| 80% | Mar 31 | Nov 16 |
| 90% | Mar 26 | Nov 21 |
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 19 | Oct 26 |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 6 | Nov 6 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 27 | Nov 19 |
Planting calendar for Lindenhurst
Transplant Apr 13 – Apr 27
Transplant Apr 20 – May 4
Transplant Apr 20 – May 4
Transplant Apr 13 – Apr 27
Sow or transplant Apr 13 – Apr 27
Sow or transplant Apr 13 – Apr 27
Sow or transplant Apr 20 – May 4
Sow or transplant Mar 9 – Mar 23
Fall sowing Sep 11 – Oct 9
Fall sowing Sep 11 – Oct 2
Fall sowing Aug 28 – Sep 11
Sow or transplant Mar 9 – Mar 23
Fall sowing Aug 28 – Sep 25
Transplant Mar 23 – Apr 6
Fall sowing Aug 14 – Aug 28
Transplant Mar 16 – Mar 30
Fall sowing Aug 14 – Aug 28
Fall sowing Aug 14 – Aug 28
Fall sowing Sep 25 – Oct 16
Fall sowing Aug 28 – Sep 11
Plant Mar 9 – Mar 23
Based on the average last frost (Apr 6) and first frost (Nov 6). The dashed lines mark those dates. Seed packets list days to maturity; adjust for your varieties.