Frost Dates for Bay Shore, NY

Based on data from Molloy Cercom weather station, 8 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 4
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. November 11
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 10
First Fall Frost November 3

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze March 24
First Fall Hard Freeze November 24
40.73°N, -73.25°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

221 Days April 4 to November 11

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: 39°F
Avg: 32°F
Low: 26°F
Jan
33°
High: 40°F
Avg: 33°F
Low: 27°F
Feb
40°
High: 46°F
Avg: 40°F
Low: 33°F
Mar
49°
High: 56°F
Avg: 49°F
Low: 43°F
Apr
58°
High: 64°F
Avg: 58°F
Low: 52°F
May
68°
High: 74°F
Avg: 68°F
Low: 63°F
Jun
75°
High: 80°F
Avg: 75°F
Low: 70°F
Jul
75°
High: 80°F
Avg: 75°F
Low: 69°F
Aug
67°
High: 73°F
Avg: 67°F
Low: 61°F
Sep
56°
High: 63°F
Avg: 56°F
Low: 50°F
Oct
46°
High: 53°F
Avg: 46°F
Low: 40°F
Nov
38°
High: 44°F
Avg: 38°F
Low: 32°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" 6.3"
4.8"
4.78"
Jan
4.8"
4.79"
Feb
6.3"
6.31"
Mar
4.9"
4.89"
Apr
4.4"
4.42"
May
4.3"
4.31"
Jun
5.0"
5.03"
Jul
6.3"
6.34"
Aug
5.5"
5.54"
Sep
5.6"
5.64"
Oct
5.5"
5.52"
Nov
6.0"
5.98"
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec9.5h10.5h11.5h13h14.5h15h14.5h13.5h12.5h11h9.5h9h
Jan: 7:18 AM – 4:42 PM · 9h 23m
Feb: 6:47 AM – 5:13 PM · 10h 26m
Mar: 6:10 AM – 5:50 PM · 11h 41m
Apr: 5:27 AM – 6:33 PM · 13h 06m
May: 4:52 AM – 7:08 PM · 14h 16m
Jun: 4:33 AM – 7:27 PM · 14h 54m
Jul: 4:41 AM – 7:19 PM · 14h 39m
Aug: 5:11 AM – 6:49 PM · 13h 38m
Sep: 5:52 AM – 6:08 PM · 12h 15m
Oct: 6:33 AM – 5:27 PM · 10h 53m
Nov: 7:10 AM – 4:50 PM · 9h 41m
Dec: 7:27 AM – 4:33 PM · 9h 06m
Daylight Longest: 14h 55m · Shortest: 9h 05m

Nearby Stations

Islip Li Macarthur AP, NY April 10 - November 2 Shirley Brookhaven AP, NY April 18 - October 28 Mt Sinai, NYApril 4 - November 7 Upton Coop - Nwsfo New York, NY April 21 - October 24 Setauket Strong, NY April 15 - November 10 Farmingdale AP, NY April 6 - November 6

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