Frost Dates for Niskayuna, NY

Based on data from Albany AP weather station, 3 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 27
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 2
First Fall Frost October 9

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze April 16
First Fall Hard Freeze October 28
42.78°N, -73.85°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

171 Days April 27 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 6a

Avg. annual minimum: −10 to −5°F (−23 to −21°C)

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

Dfa Hot-Summer Continental

Hot summers and cold winters with year-round precipitation. Moderate growing season supports warm-season crops like tomatoes, peppers, and corn. Winter protection extends the harvest.

Köppen climate map

Temperature

10° 30° 50° 70° 90°
24°
High: 33°F
Avg: 24°F
Low: 16°F
Jan
27°
High: 36°F
Avg: 27°F
Low: 18°F
Feb
36°
High: 45°F
Avg: 36°F
Low: 26°F
Mar
48°
High: 59°F
Avg: 48°F
Low: 37°F
Apr
60°
High: 71°F
Avg: 60°F
Low: 48°F
May
68°
High: 79°F
Avg: 68°F
Low: 57°F
Jun
73°
High: 84°F
Avg: 73°F
Low: 62°F
Jul
71°
High: 82°F
Avg: 71°F
Low: 61°F
Aug
64°
High: 74°F
Avg: 64°F
Low: 53°F
Sep
51°
High: 62°F
Avg: 51°F
Low: 41°F
Oct
41°
High: 49°F
Avg: 41°F
Low: 32°F
Nov
31°
High: 38°F
Avg: 31°F
Low: 23°F
Dec
32°F
28°F
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low Light Frost (32°F) Hard Frost (28°F)

Precipitation

0" 2" 4" 5.7"
2.7"
2.70"
Jan
2.6"
2.62"
Feb
3.7"
3.73"
Mar
4.0"
4.03"
Apr
4.4"
4.40"
May
4.9"
4.89"
Jun
5.7"
5.73"
Jul
5.7"
5.69"
Aug
5.3"
5.26"
Sep
4.6"
4.63"
Oct
4.0"
4.02"
Nov
4.1"
4.07"
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec9h10.5h11.5h13h14.5h15h15h13.5h12.5h11h9.5h9h
Jan: 7:24 AM – 4:36 PM · 9h 11m
Feb: 6:50 AM – 5:10 PM · 10h 19m
Mar: 6:10 AM – 5:50 PM · 11h 39m
Apr: 5:25 AM – 6:35 PM · 13h 11m
May: 4:47 AM – 7:13 PM · 14h 27m
Jun: 4:26 AM – 7:34 PM · 15h 08m
Jul: 4:35 AM – 7:25 PM · 14h 51m
Aug: 5:08 AM – 6:52 PM · 13h 45m
Sep: 5:52 AM – 6:08 PM · 12h 16m
Oct: 6:36 AM – 5:24 PM · 10h 48m
Nov: 7:15 AM – 4:45 PM · 9h 30m
Dec: 7:34 AM – 4:26 PM · 8h 52m
Daylight Longest: 15h 09m · Shortest: 8h 51m

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