Frost Dates for Upper West Side, NY

Based on data from New York Cntrl Pk Twr weather station, 1 miles away

Elevation: 89 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. March 30
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 20

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 3
First Fall Frost November 14

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze March 19
First Fall Hard Freeze December 1
40.79°N, 73.98°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

235 Days March 30 to November 20

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°30°
March50°43°36°
April62°54°46°
May71°63°55°
June80°72°64°
July85°78°70°
August83°76°69°
September76°69°62°
October65°58°51°
November54°48°42°
December44°39°34°

Precipitation

Precipitation table
Average monthly precipitation (inches)
MonthPrecipitation
January5.1
February4.4
March5.6
April4.5
May5.3
June5.7
July6.6
August6.8
September6.7
October6.1
November5.9
December6.3

Sunrise / Sunset

Daylight Eastern Time (ET) Longest: 14h 56m · Shortest: 9h 04m
Sunrise and sunset table
Sunrise, sunset, and daylight on the 15th of each month (Eastern Time (ET))
Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight
January7:24 AM4:47 PM9h 23m
February6:57 AM5:23 PM10h 26m
March7:15 AM6:56 PM11h 41m
April6:23 AM7:29 PM13h 06m
May5:44 AM8:00 PM14h 17m
June5:29 AM8:23 PM14h 55m
July5:42 AM8:21 PM14h 39m
August6:11 AM7:49 PM13h 38m
September6:43 AM6:58 PM12h 15m
October7:15 AM6:07 PM10h 53m
November6:51 AM4:31 PM9h 41m
December7:19 AM4:24 PM9h 05m

Nearby Stations

New York Laguardia AP, NY March 26 - November 25 Teterboro AP, NJ April 3 - November 4 Bronx, NYApril 1 - November 16 Harrison, NJApril 4 - November 6 Newark Intl AP, NJ April 2 - November 10 Ny Ave V Brooklyn, NY April 1 - November 19

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