Frost Dates for Paulsboro, NJ

Based on data from Philadelphia Intl AP weather station, 3 miles away

Elevation: 10 ft

Frost Dates

Last Spring Frost (50%) A 50% chance that the last spring frost has already passed by this date. Most gardeners use this as their primary planting guide. April 2
First Fall Frost (50%) A 50% chance that the first fall frost has occurred by this date. Plan to harvest or protect tender plants before this date. November 10

30% Probability

Only 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 April 6
First Fall Frost November 5

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze March 22
First Fall Hard Freeze November 23
39.83°N, 75.24°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

222 Days April 2 to November 10

USDA Hardiness Zone

Hardiness 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 7b

Avg. annual minimum: 5 to 10°F

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Köppen Climate

The 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.

Köppen climate map

Temperature

Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low Light Frost (32°F) Hard Frost (28°F)
Temperature table
Average monthly temperatures (°F)
Month Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low
January41°34°26°
February44°36°28°
March53°44°34°
April65°55°44°
May74°64°54°
June83°74°64°
July88°79°70°
August86°77°68°
September79°70°61°
October67°58°49°
November56°47°39°
December46°39°31°

Precipitation

Precipitation table
Average monthly precipitation (inches)
MonthPrecipitation
January3.9
February4.2
March5.5
April4.1
May4.4
June5.4
July6.0
August6.7
September4.9
October5.6
November5.9
December5.2

Sunrise / Sunset

Daylight Eastern Time (ET) Longest: 14h 50m · Shortest: 9h 10m
Sunrise and sunset table
Sunrise, sunset, and daylight on the 15th of each month (Eastern Time (ET))
Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight
January7:26 AM4:54 PM9h 28m
February7:01 AM5:30 PM10h 29m
March7:20 AM7:01 PM11h 41m
April6:29 AM7:33 PM13h 04m
May5:51 AM8:03 PM14h 12m
June5:37 AM8:26 PM14h 49m
July5:50 AM8:23 PM14h 34m
August6:18 AM7:52 PM13h 35m
September6:48 AM7:03 PM12h 15m
October7:19 AM6:14 PM10h 55m
November6:53 AM4:39 PM9h 45m
December7:21 AM4:32 PM9h 11m

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