Frost Dates for Valatie, NY

Based on data from Valatie 1 N weather station, 1 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 14
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 3
First Fall Frost October 8

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze April 14
First Fall Hard Freeze October 27
42.41°N, -73.67°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

170 Days April 27 to October 14

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 5b

Avg. annual minimum: −15 to −10°F (−26 to −23°C)

Learn more

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°
25°
High: 34°F
Avg: 25°F
Low: 16°F
Jan
27°
High: 37°F
Avg: 27°F
Low: 18°F
Feb
36°
High: 45°F
Avg: 36°F
Low: 27°F
Mar
48°
High: 59°F
Avg: 48°F
Low: 37°F
Apr
59°
High: 71°F
Avg: 59°F
Low: 48°F
May
68°
High: 79°F
Avg: 68°F
Low: 58°F
Jun
73°
High: 84°F
Avg: 73°F
Low: 62°F
Jul
71°
High: 82°F
Avg: 71°F
Low: 60°F
Aug
64°
High: 75°F
Avg: 64°F
Low: 52°F
Sep
52°
High: 62°F
Avg: 52°F
Low: 41°F
Oct
41°
High: 50°F
Avg: 41°F
Low: 32°F
Nov
31°
High: 39°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" 6" 7.4"
5.8"
5.84"
Jan
5.1"
5.06"
Feb
6.5"
6.51"
Mar
6.8"
6.78"
Apr
6.9"
6.86"
May
6.7"
6.69"
Jun
6.5"
6.50"
Jul
7.1"
7.08"
Aug
7.4"
7.36"
Sep
6.6"
6.60"
Oct
6.1"
6.08"
Nov
6.0"
6.00"
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec9h10.5h11.5h13h14.5h15h15h13.5h12.5h11h9.5h9h
Jan: 7:23 AM – 4:37 PM · 9h 13m
Feb: 6:50 AM – 5:10 PM · 10h 20m
Mar: 6:10 AM – 5:50 PM · 11h 39m
Apr: 5:25 AM – 6:35 PM · 13h 10m
May: 4:48 AM – 7:12 PM · 14h 25m
Jun: 4:27 AM – 7:33 PM · 15h 06m
Jul: 4:35 AM – 7:25 PM · 14h 49m
Aug: 5:08 AM – 6:52 PM · 13h 44m
Sep: 5:52 AM – 6:08 PM · 12h 16m
Oct: 6:36 AM – 5:24 PM · 10h 49m
Nov: 7:14 AM – 4:46 PM · 9h 32m
Dec: 7:33 AM – 4:27 PM · 8h 54m
Daylight Longest: 15h 07m · Shortest: 8h 53m

Nearby Stations

Alcove Dam, NYMay 3 - October 12 Hudson Correctional Facility, NY April 25 - October 18 Cairo 3 Nw, NY April 29 - October 14 Pittsfield Muni AP, MA May 5 - October 5 Troy L&D, NY April 19 - October 26 Albany AP, NY April 27 - October 15

Plan Your Garden with Planter

Now that you know your frost dates, use Planter to plan your veggie garden! Planter is an easy drag-and-drop garden planner with personalized planting schedules.

Try Planter For Free

Available everywhere: iOS, Android, web, and more!

Planter app garden planner preview