Frost Dates for Kittanning, PA

Based on data from Ford City 4 S Dam weather station, 7 miles away

Elevation: 791 ft

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. May 4
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 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 May 10
First Fall Frost October 10

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze April 23
First Fall Hard Freeze October 28
40.82°N, -79.52°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

165 Days May 4 to October 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 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°
27°
High: 36°F
Avg: 27°F
Low: 17°F
Jan
29°
High: 39°F
Avg: 29°F
Low: 18°F
Feb
37°
High: 48°F
Avg: 37°F
Low: 26°F
Mar
49°
High: 62°F
Avg: 49°F
Low: 35°F
Apr
59°
High: 72°F
Avg: 59°F
Low: 46°F
May
68°
High: 80°F
Avg: 68°F
Low: 55°F
Jun
72°
High: 84°F
Avg: 72°F
Low: 59°F
Jul
70°
High: 83°F
Avg: 70°F
Low: 58°F
Aug
63°
High: 76°F
Avg: 63°F
Low: 51°F
Sep
52°
High: 64°F
Avg: 52°F
Low: 39°F
Oct
40°
High: 51°F
Avg: 40°F
Low: 30°F
Nov
31°
High: 40°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" 5.8"
2.5"
2.48"
Jan
2.5"
2.53"
Feb
3.6"
3.56"
Mar
3.7"
3.70"
Apr
4.5"
4.47"
May
5.5"
5.52"
Jun
5.6"
5.58"
Jul
5.8"
5.80"
Aug
4.2"
4.22"
Sep
3.5"
3.47"
Oct
3.2"
3.20"
Nov
2.9"
2.94"
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec9.5h10.5h11.5h13h14.5h15h14.5h13.5h12.5h11h9.5h9h
Jan: 7:46 AM – 5:09 PM · 9h 23m
Feb: 7:20 AM – 5:46 PM · 10h 26m
Mar: 7:37 AM – 7:18 PM · 11h 41m
Apr: 6:45 AM – 7:51 PM · 13h 06m
May: 6:06 AM – 8:22 PM · 14h 16m
Jun: 5:51 AM – 8:45 PM · 14h 54m
Jul: 6:04 AM – 8:43 PM · 14h 39m
Aug: 6:33 AM – 8:11 PM · 13h 38m
Sep: 7:05 AM – 7:20 PM · 12h 15m
Oct: 7:37 AM – 6:30 PM · 10h 53m
Nov: 7:13 AM – 4:54 PM · 9h 41m
Dec: 7:41 AM – 4:47 PM · 9h 06m
Daylight Eastern Time (ET) Longest: 14h 55m · Shortest: 9h 05m

Nearby Stations

Schenley Lock 5, PA April 21 - October 30 Natrona Lock 4, PA April 16 - November 2 Salina 3 W, PA April 29 - October 20 Loyalhanna Lake, PA May 2 - October 14 Putneyville 2 Se Dam, PA May 10 - October 12 Acmetonia Lock 3, PA April 16 - November 1

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