Frost dates across New Jersey
Typical last spring frost, first fall frost, and USDA zone for 6 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.
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| City | Last spring frost | First fall frost | Season length | Zone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newark | Apr 4 | Nov 6 | about 216 days | 7b |
| Jersey City | Apr 4 | Nov 6 | about 216 days | 7b |
| Paterson | Apr 15 | Oct 28 | about 196 days | 7a |
| Elizabeth | Apr 2 | Nov 10 | about 222 days | 7b |
| Camden | Mar 30 | Nov 17 | about 232 days | 7b |
| Atlantic City | Mar 26 | Nov 21 | about 240 days | 8a |
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