Frost Dates for Valley Stream, NY
In Valley Stream, NY, the average last spring frost is around Apr 2 and the average first fall frost around Nov 14, for a growing season of about 226 days. For frost-tender plants, wait until Apr 13, when the chance of frost drops to 10%.
Based on NOAA 1991–2020 records from the New York Jfk Intl. Airport, NY weather station, 3 miles away, elevation 11 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 13 | Nov 2 |
| 20% | Apr 8 | Nov 6 |
| 30% | Apr 5 | Nov 9 |
| 40% | Apr 3 | Nov 12 |
| 50% | Apr 2 | Nov 14 |
| 60% | Mar 31 | Nov 17 |
| 70% | Mar 29 | Nov 21 |
| 80% | Mar 25 | Nov 25 |
| 90% | Mar 20 | 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 11 | Nov 2 |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 2 | Nov 14 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 23 | Nov 26 |
Planting calendar for Valley Stream
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 19 – Oct 17
Fall sowing Sep 19 – Oct 10
Fall sowing Sep 5 – Sep 19
Sow or transplant Mar 5 – Mar 19
Fall sowing Sep 5 – Oct 3
Transplant Mar 19 – Apr 2
Fall sowing Aug 22 – Sep 5
Transplant Mar 12 – Mar 26
Fall sowing Aug 22 – Sep 5
Fall sowing Aug 22 – Sep 5
Fall sowing Oct 3 – Oct 24
Fall sowing Sep 5 – Sep 19
Plant Mar 5 – Mar 19
Based on the average last frost (Apr 2) and first frost (Nov 14). The dashed lines mark those dates. Seed packets list days to maturity; adjust for your varieties.