Frost Dates for Florence, NJ

Based on data from Indian Mills 2 W weather station, 9 miles away

Frost Dates

Last Spring Frost (50%) iA 50% chance that the last spring frost has already passed by this date. Most gardeners use this as their primary planting guide. April 28
First Fall Frost (50%) iA 50% chance that the first fall frost has occurred by this date. Plan to harvest or protect tender plants before this date. October 15
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

30% Probability iOnly a 30% chance of frost remaining by this date. Use these dates for a safer planting window, especially for tender plants sensitive to cold.

Last Spring Frost May 4
First Fall Frost October 9

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze April 15
First Fall Hard Freeze October 27
39.73°N, -74.92°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

170 Days April 28 to October 15

USDA Hardiness Zone iHardiness zones indicate which perennial plants can survive winter in your area. For annual vegetables, frost dates and growing season length matter more than hardiness zone.

Zone 7a

Avg. annual minimum: 0 to 5°F (−18 to −15°C)

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Köppen Climate iThe Köppen climate classification system categorizes climates based on temperature and precipitation patterns.

Cfa Humid Subtropical

Hot, humid summers and mild winters with rain year-round. Long growing seasons support a wide variety of vegetables, fruits, and ornamentals. The most common climate in the eastern US.

Temperature

20° 40° 60° 80°
33°
High: 42°F
Avg: 33°F
Low: 24°F
Jan
35°
High: 45°F
Avg: 35°F
Low: 24°F
Feb
42°
High: 53°F
Avg: 42°F
Low: 31°F
Mar
53°
High: 65°F
Avg: 53°F
Low: 40°F
Apr
62°
High: 74°F
Avg: 62°F
Low: 50°F
May
71°
High: 82°F
Avg: 71°F
Low: 59°F
Jun
76°
High: 87°F
Avg: 76°F
Low: 64°F
Jul
74°
High: 85°F
Avg: 74°F
Low: 62°F
Aug
67°
High: 78°F
Avg: 67°F
Low: 55°F
Sep
56°
High: 67°F
Avg: 56°F
Low: 44°F
Oct
45°
High: 56°F
Avg: 45°F
Low: 34°F
Nov
37°
High: 47°F
Avg: 37°F
Low: 28°F
Dec
32°F
28°F
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low Light Frost (32°F) Hard Frost (28°F)

Precipitation

0" 4" 8" 12" 12.7"
9.0"
8.98"
Jan
7.8"
7.83"
Feb
9.7"
9.73"
Mar
8.7"
8.70"
Apr
9.0"
9.00"
May
9.2"
9.23"
Jun
11.0"
10.96"
Jul
12.7"
12.70"
Aug
10.7"
10.73"
Sep
10.7"
10.67"
Oct
11.1"
11.10"
Nov
10.7"
10.68"
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec9.5h10.5h11.5h13h14h15h14.5h13.5h12h11h10h9h
Jan: 7:16 AM – 4:44 PM · 9h 29m
Feb: 6:45 AM – 5:15 PM · 10h 29m
Mar: 6:09 AM – 5:51 PM · 11h 41m
Apr: 5:28 AM – 6:32 PM · 13h 04m
May: 4:54 AM – 7:06 PM · 14h 12m
Jun: 4:36 AM – 7:24 PM · 14h 48m
Jul: 4:43 AM – 7:17 PM · 14h 33m
Aug: 5:13 AM – 6:47 PM · 13h 34m
Sep: 5:53 AM – 6:07 PM · 12h 15m
Oct: 6:32 AM – 5:28 PM · 10h 55m
Nov: 7:07 AM – 4:53 PM · 9h 45m
Dec: 7:24 AM – 4:36 PM · 9h 11m
Daylight Longest: 14h 49m · Shortest: 9h 11m

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