Frost dates for 08758Waretown, NJ
The average last spring frost in Waretown is April 1 and the average first fall frost is November 15, giving a typical growing season of about 230 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 1
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 15
- Growing season
- 230 days
Safer after Apr 15 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Nov 2 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 13 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) | Mar 30 · Apr 11 · Apr 24 | Oct 22 · Nov 4 · Nov 19 | 208 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 16 · Apr 1 · Apr 15 | Nov 2 · Nov 15 · Dec 4 | 230 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 4 · Mar 22 · Apr 4 | Nov 12 · Nov 28 · Dec 17 | 253 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Waretown
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 1 – May 7 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Apr 17 – Jul 26 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Mar 1 – Apr 1 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | May 1 – Jun 1 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 18 – Apr 16 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | May 1 – Jun 1 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | May 1 – Aug 5 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 17 – Jun 1 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 1 – Jun 1 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 17 – Aug 28 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 17 – Jul 26 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | May 1 – Jun 1 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 24 – May 17 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 1 – Apr 16 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Mar 1 – May 1 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 18 – Feb 14 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 18 – Apr 16 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 11 – Mar 17 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 18 – Apr 16 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 16 – Jul 26 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 15 – Aug 26 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 1 – Mar 1 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 1 – Apr 1 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 6 – Aug 5 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 5 – Sep 5 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 1 – May 17 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 5 – Sep 21 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 22 – Apr 7 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 22 – Sep 26 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 1 – Apr 21 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 5 – Oct 6 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 18 – Apr 7 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 29 – Sep 5 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 1 – May 17 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 6 – Aug 21 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 5 – Dec 6 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 08758 is matched to the NOAA station Brant Beach-Beach Haven, NJ, 25.3 km away, at 5 ft elevation (5 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brant Beach-Beach Haven, NJ (used) | 5 ft | Apr 1 | Nov 15 |
| Toms River, NJ | 10 ft | Apr 23 | Oct 20 |
| Atlantic City Intl Ap, NJ | 60 ft | Apr 18 | Oct 29 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | 10 ft | Mar 26 | Nov 21 |
Frost dates near Waretown
- Toms River, NJ 08756 · last Apr 1, first Nov 15
- Barnegat, NJ 08005 · last Apr 1, first Nov 15
- Forked River, NJ 08731 · last Apr 23, first Oct 20
- Barnegat Light, NJ 08006 · last Apr 1, first Nov 15
- Lanoka Harbor, NJ 08734 · last Apr 23, first Oct 20
- Manahawkin, NJ 08050 · last Apr 1, first Nov 15
- Bayville, NJ 08721 · last Apr 23, first Oct 20
- Beachwood, NJ 08722 · last Apr 23, first Oct 20
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Waretown, NJ?
- For ZIP code 08758, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 1, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Brant Beach-Beach Haven, NJ weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 15.
- When is the first frost in Waretown, NJ?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 15. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by November 2, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 08758?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 230 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.