Frost dates across New York
Typical last spring frost, first fall frost, and USDA zone for 5 New York 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.
| City | Last spring frost | First fall frost | Season length | Zone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | Mar 30 | Nov 20 | about 235 days | 7b |
| Buffalo | Apr 24 | Oct 26 | about 185 days | 6b |
| Yonkers | Apr 20 | Oct 26 | about 189 days | 7b |
| Rochester | Apr 24 | Oct 25 | about 184 days | 6b |
| Syracuse | Apr 29 | Oct 19 | about 173 days | 6a |
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