Frost dates for 10313Staten Island, NY
The average last spring frost in Staten Island is April 2 and the average first fall frost is November 10, giving a typical growing season of about 222 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 2
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 10
- Growing season
- 222 days
Safer after Apr 15 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 28 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 7 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 1 · Apr 13 · Apr 29 | Oct 17 · Oct 30 · Nov 12 | 200 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 20 · Apr 2 · Apr 15 | Oct 28 · Nov 10 · Nov 25 | 222 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 8 · Mar 23 · Apr 4 | Nov 8 · Nov 22 · Dec 8 | 244 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Staten Island
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 2 – May 8 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Apr 18 – Jul 21 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Mar 2 – Apr 2 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | May 2 – Jun 2 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 19 – Apr 17 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | May 2 – Jun 2 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | May 2 – Jul 31 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 18 – Jun 2 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 2 – Jun 2 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 18 – Aug 23 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 18 – Jul 21 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | May 2 – Jun 2 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 25 – May 18 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 2 – Apr 17 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Mar 2 – May 2 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 19 – Feb 15 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 19 – Apr 17 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 12 – Mar 18 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 19 – Apr 17 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 11 – Jul 21 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 10 – Aug 21 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 2 – Mar 2 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 2 – Apr 2 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 1 – Jul 31 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 31 – Aug 31 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 2 – May 18 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 31 – Sep 16 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 23 – Apr 8 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 17 – Sep 21 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 2 – Apr 22 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 31 – Oct 1 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 19 – Apr 8 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 24 – Aug 31 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 2 – May 18 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 1 – Aug 16 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 31 – Dec 1 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 10313 is matched to the NOAA station Newark Intl Ap, NJ, 13.3 km away, at 7 ft elevation (65 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newark Intl Ap, NJ (used) | 7 ft | Apr 2 | Nov 10 |
| Ny Ave V Brooklyn, NY | 20 ft | Apr 1 | Nov 19 |
| Cranford, NJ | 80 ft | Apr 11 | Oct 31 |
| Harrison, NJ | 24 ft | Apr 4 | Nov 6 |
Frost dates near Staten Island
- Staten Island, NY 10308 · last Apr 2, first Nov 10
- Carteret, NJ 07008 · last Apr 2, first Nov 10
- Port Reading, NJ 07064 · last Apr 2, first Nov 10
- Sewaren, NJ 07077 · last Apr 11, first Oct 31
- Elizabethport, NJ 07206 · last Apr 2, first Nov 10
- Avenel, NJ 07001 · last Apr 11, first Oct 31
- Bayonne, NJ 07002 · last Apr 2, first Nov 10
- Woodbridge, NJ 07095 · last Apr 11, first Oct 31
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Staten Island, NY?
- For ZIP code 10313, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 2, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Newark Intl Ap, NJ weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 15.
- When is the first frost in Staten Island, NY?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 10. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 28, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 10313?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 222 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.