Frost Dates for Baychester, NY

Based on data from Bronx weather station, 2 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 1
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 16
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 5
First Fall Frost November 9

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze March 23
First Fall Hard Freeze November 30
40.87°N, -73.84°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

229 Days April 1 to November 16

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°
34°
High: 40°F
Avg: 34°F
Low: 27°F
Jan
36°
High: 43°F
Avg: 36°F
Low: 29°F
Feb
42°
High: 50°F
Avg: 42°F
Low: 35°F
Mar
53°
High: 61°F
Avg: 53°F
Low: 44°F
Apr
63°
High: 72°F
Avg: 63°F
Low: 55°F
May
73°
High: 81°F
Avg: 73°F
Low: 64°F
Jun
78°
High: 86°F
Avg: 78°F
Low: 71°F
Jul
77°
High: 84°F
Avg: 77°F
Low: 69°F
Aug
70°
High: 77°F
Avg: 70°F
Low: 62°F
Sep
58°
High: 66°F
Avg: 58°F
Low: 51°F
Oct
48°
High: 54°F
Avg: 48°F
Low: 41°F
Nov
39°
High: 45°F
Avg: 39°F
Low: 33°F
Dec
32°F
28°F
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low Light Frost (32°F) Hard Frost (28°F)

Precipitation

0" 3" 6" 8.6"
4.2"
4.24"
Jan
4.2"
4.15"
Feb
4.6"
4.62"
Mar
4.4"
4.43"
Apr
5.1"
5.08"
May
5.9"
5.87"
Jun
7.5"
7.45"
Jul
8.6"
8.63"
Aug
7.2"
7.16"
Sep
5.1"
5.14"
Oct
5.5"
5.51"
Nov
7.5"
7.46"
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec9.5h10.5h11.5h13h14.5h15h14.5h13.5h12.5h11h9.5h9h
Jan: 7:19 AM – 4:41 PM · 9h 23m
Feb: 6:47 AM – 5:13 PM · 10h 26m
Mar: 6:10 AM – 5:50 PM · 11h 40m
Apr: 5:27 AM – 6:33 PM · 13h 06m
May: 4:52 AM – 7:08 PM · 14h 17m
Jun: 4:33 AM – 7:27 PM · 14h 55m
Jul: 4:40 AM – 7:20 PM · 14h 39m
Aug: 5:11 AM – 6:49 PM · 13h 38m
Sep: 5:52 AM – 6:08 PM · 12h 15m
Oct: 6:34 AM – 5:26 PM · 10h 53m
Nov: 7:10 AM – 4:50 PM · 9h 40m
Dec: 7:28 AM – 4:32 PM · 9h 05m
Daylight Longest: 14h 56m · Shortest: 9h 04m

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