Frost dates for 08002Cherry Hill, NJ
The average last spring frost in Cherry Hill is April 15 and the average first fall frost is October 31, giving a typical growing season of about 199 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 15
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 31
- Growing season
- 199 days
Safer after May 1 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 16 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 163 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 14 · Apr 27 · May 15 | Oct 6 · Oct 19 · Nov 1 | 174 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 1 · Apr 15 · May 1 | Oct 16 · Oct 31 · Nov 12 | 199 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 17 · Apr 1 · Apr 14 | Oct 31 · Nov 10 · Nov 24 | 223 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Cherry Hill
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 15 – May 21 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | May 1 – Jul 11 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Mar 15 – Apr 15 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | May 15 – Jun 15 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Apr 1 – Apr 30 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | May 15 – Jun 15 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | May 15 – Jul 21 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | May 1 – Jun 15 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 15 – Jun 15 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | May 1 – Aug 13 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | May 1 – Jul 11 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | May 15 – Jun 15 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | May 8 – May 31 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 15 – Apr 30 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Mar 15 – May 15 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 1 – Feb 28 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 1 – Apr 30 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 25 – Mar 31 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 1 – Apr 30 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 1 – Jul 11 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 31 – Aug 11 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 15 – Mar 15 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 15 – Apr 15 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 21 – Jul 21 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 21 – Aug 21 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 15 – May 31 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 21 – Sep 6 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 8 – Apr 21 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 7 – Sep 11 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 15 – May 5 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 21 – Sep 21 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 1 – Apr 21 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 14 – Aug 21 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 15 – May 31 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 21 – Aug 6 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 21 – Nov 21 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 08002 is matched to the NOAA station Pennsauken 1N, NJ, 3.9 km away, at 46 ft elevation (23 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsauken 1N, NJ (used) | 46 ft | Apr 15 | Oct 31 |
| Moorestown, NJ | 45 ft | Apr 12 | Nov 1 |
| Phila Franklin Inst, PA | 60 ft | Mar 30 | Nov 17 |
| Mt Holly S Jersey Ap, NJ | 53 ft | Apr 15 | Oct 28 |
Frost dates near Cherry Hill
- Cherry Hill, NJ 08034 · last Apr 12, first Nov 1
- Maple Shade, NJ 08052 · last Apr 12, first Nov 1
- Merchantville, NJ 08109 · last Apr 15, first Oct 31
- Collingswood, NJ 08108 · last Apr 15, first Oct 31
- Haddonfield, NJ 08033 · last Apr 15, first Oct 31
- Pennsauken, NJ 08110 · last Apr 15, first Oct 31
- Camden, NJ 08105 · last Apr 15, first Oct 31
- Oaklyn, NJ 08107 · last Apr 15, first Oct 31
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Cherry Hill, NJ?
- For ZIP code 08002, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 15, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Pennsauken 1N, NJ weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 1.
- When is the first frost in Cherry Hill, NJ?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 31. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 16, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 08002?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 199 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.