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Frost dates across New Jersey

Typical last spring frost, first fall frost, and USDA zone for 4 New Jersey cities, from 30-year NOAA climate normals. Every date is a 50 percent odds line, not a promise. Pick a city for the full frost window and what is plantable there now.

Last spring frost, first fall frost, season length, and USDA zone by city in New Jersey
CityLast spring frostFirst fall frostSeason lengthZone
NewarkApr 4Nov 6about 216 days7b
Jersey CityApr 4Nov 6about 216 days7b
PatersonApr 15Oct 28about 196 days7a
ElizabethApr 2Nov 10about 222 days7b

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