Frost Dates for Poughkeepsie, NY
In Poughkeepsie, NY, the average last spring frost is around Apr 21 and the average first fall frost around Oct 21, for a growing season of about 183 days. For frost-tender plants, wait until May 4, when the chance of frost drops to 10%.
Based on NOAA 1991–2020 records from the Poughkeepsie, NY weather station, 2 miles away, elevation 251 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% | May 4 | Oct 7 |
| 20% | Apr 30 | Oct 11 |
| 30% | Apr 27 | Oct 14 |
| 40% | Apr 24 | Oct 18 |
| 50% | Apr 21 | Oct 21 |
| 60% | Apr 18 | Oct 25 |
| 70% | Apr 15 | Oct 29 |
| 80% | Apr 11 | Nov 1 |
| 90% | Apr 6 | Nov 5 |
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) | May 2 | Oct 10 |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 21 | Oct 21 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Apr 7 | Nov 2 |
Planting calendar for Poughkeepsie
Transplant Apr 28 – May 12
Transplant May 5 – May 19
Transplant May 5 – May 19
Transplant Apr 28 – May 12
Sow or transplant Apr 28 – May 12
Sow or transplant Apr 28 – May 12
Sow or transplant May 5 – May 19
Sow or transplant Mar 24 – Apr 7
Fall sowing Aug 26 – Sep 23
Fall sowing Aug 26 – Sep 16
Fall sowing Aug 12 – Aug 26
Sow or transplant Mar 24 – Apr 7
Fall sowing Aug 12 – Sep 9
Transplant Apr 7 – Apr 21
Fall sowing Jul 29 – Aug 12
Transplant Mar 31 – Apr 14
Fall sowing Jul 29 – Aug 12
Fall sowing Jul 29 – Aug 12
Fall sowing Sep 9 – Sep 30
Fall sowing Aug 12 – Aug 26
Plant Mar 24 – Apr 7
Based on the average last frost (Apr 21) and first frost (Oct 21). The dashed lines mark those dates. Seed packets list days to maturity; adjust for your varieties.