Frost dates for Syracuse, New York
In a typical year, Syracuse’s last spring frost lands around Apr 29 and the first fall frost around Oct 19, a growing season of about 173 days. These are odds drawn from 30-year NOAA climate normals, not a promise. USDA zone 6a.
| Odds | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|
| 10 percent | Apr 16 | Oct 2 |
| 50 percent | Apr 29 | Oct 19 |
| 90 percent | May 13 | Nov 4 |
A 10 percent year is an early year, a 90 percent year a late one. Frost-sensitive planting usually waits for the 90 percent side of the last-frost band.
Soil in Syracuse is typically around 70°F at 4 inches this time of year, estimated from the last two weeks of normal air temperatures.
Plantable now in Syracuse
- Radish (Easter Egg)
- Chinese cabbage (Bilko)
- Spinach (Space)
- Arugula (Astro)
- Mustard greens (Red Giant)
- Tatsoi (Tatsoi)
- Dill (Bouquet)
- Turnip (Purple Top White Globe)
Timing comes from the same temperature engine the app uses, run against Syracuse’s normals for today.
Nearby cities
- Rochester, NY (around Apr 24 to Oct 25)
- Buffalo, NY (around Apr 24 to Oct 26)
- Rutland, VT (around May 15 to Sep 27)
- Allentown, PA (around Apr 20 to Oct 24)
- Paterson, NJ (around Apr 15 to Oct 28)
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