Frost dates for 07440Pequannock, NJ
The average last spring frost in Pequannock is April 14 and the average first fall frost is October 28, giving a typical growing season of about 196 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 14
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 28
- Growing season
- 196 days
Safer after Apr 30 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 13 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 162 days
Frost risk by date
NOAA reports frost dates as probabilities. The middle date is the average (a 50% chance). For spring, the 10% date is a safer planting date: frost after it happens in about 1 year in 10. Light frost (36°F) can damage tender plants; a hard freeze (28°F) kills most annuals.
| Temperature | Last spring: 90% / 50% / 10% chance | First fall: 10% / 50% / 90% chance | Growing season (50%) | Years with at least one |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Apr 15 · Apr 29 · May 12 | Oct 4 · Oct 16 · Oct 31 | 172 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 1 · Apr 14 · Apr 30 | Oct 13 · Oct 28 · Nov 11 | 196 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 17 · Apr 1 · Apr 15 | Oct 25 · Nov 9 · Nov 27 | 221 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Pequannock
Planting windows from the University of Maryland Extension calendar, shifted to your average frost dates. Use them as a starting point and adjust for seed packet instructions and local conditions.
| Crop | Task | Window |
|---|---|---|
| Tomatoes | Start seeds indoors | Mar 14 – May 20 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Apr 30 – Jul 8 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Mar 14 – Apr 14 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | May 14 – Jun 14 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 31 – Apr 29 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | May 14 – Jun 14 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | May 14 – Jul 18 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 30 – Jun 14 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 14 – Jun 14 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 30 – Aug 10 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 30 – Jul 8 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | May 14 – Jun 14 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | May 7 – May 30 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 14 – Apr 29 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Mar 14 – May 14 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 31 – Feb 27 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 31 – Apr 29 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 24 – Mar 30 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 31 – Apr 29 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 28 – Jul 8 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 28 – Aug 8 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 14 – Mar 14 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 14 – Apr 14 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 18 – Jul 18 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 18 – Aug 18 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 14 – May 30 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 18 – Sep 3 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 7 – Apr 20 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 4 – Sep 8 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 14 – May 4 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 18 – Sep 18 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 31 – Apr 20 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 11 – Aug 18 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 14 – May 30 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 18 – Aug 3 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 18 – Nov 18 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 07440 is matched to the NOAA station Caldwell Essex Co Ap, NJ, 8 km away, at 173 ft elevation (11 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caldwell Essex Co Ap, NJ (used) | 173 ft | Apr 14 | Oct 28 |
| Little Falls, NJ | 150 ft | Apr 15 | Oct 28 |
| Boonton 1 Se, NJ | 280 ft | Apr 17 | Oct 23 |
| Wanaque Raymond Dam, NJ | 245 ft | Apr 19 | Oct 23 |
Frost dates near Pequannock
- Pompton Plains, NJ 07444 · last Apr 14, first Oct 28
- Lincoln Park, NJ 07035 · last Apr 14, first Oct 28
- Wayne, NJ 07470 · last Apr 18, first Oct 24
- Towaco, NJ 07082 · last Apr 14, first Oct 28
- Riverdale, NJ 07457 · last Apr 14, first Oct 28
- Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442 · last Apr 14, first Oct 28
- Totowa, NJ 07511 · last Apr 18, first Oct 24
- Paterson, NJ 07533 · last Apr 18, first Oct 24
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Pequannock, NJ?
- For ZIP code 07440, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 14, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Caldwell Essex Co Ap, NJ weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 30.
- When is the first frost in Pequannock, NJ?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 28. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 13, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 07440?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 196 days long.
- Are these frost dates a forecast?
- No. They are 30-year averages and probabilities from NOAA weather station records. Use them to plan, then watch your local forecast before planting tender crops or leaving them uncovered.