Frost Dates for Society Hill, NJ

Based on data from New Brunswick 3 Se weather station, 5 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 15
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 26
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 April 21
First Fall Frost October 20

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze April 2
First Fall Hard Freeze November 7
40.53°N, -74.46°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

194 Days April 15 to October 26

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.

Köppen climate map

Temperature

20° 40° 60° 80°
32°
High: 40°F
Avg: 32°F
Low: 23°F
Jan
33°
High: 43°F
Avg: 33°F
Low: 24°F
Feb
41°
High: 51°F
Avg: 41°F
Low: 31°F
Mar
52°
High: 63°F
Avg: 52°F
Low: 41°F
Apr
61°
High: 72°F
Avg: 61°F
Low: 51°F
May
71°
High: 81°F
Avg: 71°F
Low: 60°F
Jun
76°
High: 87°F
Avg: 76°F
Low: 66°F
Jul
74°
High: 85°F
Avg: 74°F
Low: 64°F
Aug
68°
High: 78°F
Avg: 68°F
Low: 57°F
Sep
55°
High: 67°F
Avg: 55°F
Low: 44°F
Oct
45°
High: 56°F
Avg: 45°F
Low: 35°F
Nov
37°
High: 45°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" 2" 4" 6" 7.9"
5.3"
5.26"
Jan
4.9"
4.87"
Feb
5.8"
5.80"
Mar
4.3"
4.32"
Apr
5.6"
5.56"
May
6.3"
6.30"
Jun
6.6"
6.63"
Jul
5.5"
5.52"
Aug
5.9"
5.89"
Sep
6.0"
5.98"
Oct
6.8"
6.77"
Nov
7.9"
7.88"
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec9.5h10.5h11.5h13h14.5h15h14.5h13.5h12.5h11h9.5h9h
Jan: 7:18 AM – 4:42 PM · 9h 25m
Feb: 6:47 AM – 5:13 PM · 10h 27m
Mar: 6:10 AM – 5:50 PM · 11h 41m
Apr: 5:27 AM – 6:33 PM · 13h 05m
May: 4:52 AM – 7:08 PM · 14h 15m
Jun: 4:34 AM – 7:26 PM · 14h 53m
Jul: 4:41 AM – 7:19 PM · 14h 37m
Aug: 5:12 AM – 6:48 PM · 13h 37m
Sep: 5:52 AM – 6:08 PM · 12h 15m
Oct: 6:33 AM – 5:27 PM · 10h 54m
Nov: 7:09 AM – 4:51 PM · 9h 42m
Dec: 7:26 AM – 4:34 PM · 9h 07m
Daylight Longest: 14h 54m · Shortest: 9h 06m

Nearby Stations

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