Frost Dates for Stapleton, NY

Based on data from Ny Ave V Brooklyn weather station, 6 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 1
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 19

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 4
First Fall Frost November 13

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze March 19
First Fall Hard Freeze December 1
40.63°N, 74.08°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

232 Days April 1 to November 19

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
January40°34°28°
February42°36°29°
March50°43°35°
April61°53°45°
May71°62°54°
June79°72°64°
July85°78°70°
August83°76°69°
September77°69°62°
October65°58°51°
November54°48°41°
December45°39°33°

Precipitation

Precipitation table
Average monthly precipitation (inches)
MonthPrecipitation
January4.4
February4.4
March6.1
April4.5
May5.0
June5.6
July6.4
August5.7
September6.2
October5.9
November6.8
December5.6

Sunrise / Sunset

Daylight Eastern Time (ET) Longest: 14h 55m · Shortest: 9h 05m
Sunrise and sunset table
Sunrise, sunset, and daylight on the 15th of each month (Eastern Time (ET))
Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight
January7:23 AM4:47 PM9h 24m
February6:57 AM5:24 PM10h 27m
March7:15 AM6:56 PM11h 41m
April6:23 AM7:29 PM13h 05m
May5:44 AM7:60 PM14h 16m
June5:29 AM8:23 PM14h 53m
July5:43 AM8:20 PM14h 38m
August6:12 AM7:49 PM13h 37m
September6:43 AM6:58 PM12h 15m
October7:14 AM6:08 PM10h 53m
November6:50 AM4:32 PM9h 42m
December7:19 AM4:25 PM9h 06m

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