Frost dates for 10588Shrub Oak, NY
The average last spring frost in Shrub Oak is April 30 and the average first fall frost is October 17, giving a typical growing season of about 172 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 30
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 17
- Growing season
- 172 days
Safer after May 13 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 4 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 178 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 27 · May 10 · May 26 | Sep 25 · Oct 7 · Oct 22 | 151 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 16 · Apr 30 · May 13 | Oct 4 · Oct 17 · Nov 3 | 172 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Apr 3 · Apr 17 · May 1 | Oct 16 · Oct 30 · Nov 13 | 195 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Shrub Oak
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 30 – Jun 5 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | May 16 – Jun 27 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Mar 30 – Apr 30 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | May 30 – Jun 30 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Apr 16 – May 15 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | May 30 – Jun 30 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | May 30 – Jul 7 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | May 16 – Jun 30 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 30 – Jun 30 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | May 16 – Jul 30 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | May 16 – Jun 27 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | May 30 – Jun 30 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | May 23 – Jun 15 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 30 – May 15 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Mar 30 – May 30 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 16 – Mar 15 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 16 – May 15 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 12 – Apr 15 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 16 – May 15 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 17 – Jun 27 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 17 – Jul 28 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 2 – Mar 30 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 30 – Apr 30 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 7 – Jul 7 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 7 – Aug 7 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 30 – Jun 15 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 7 – Aug 23 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 23 – May 6 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 24 – Aug 28 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 30 – May 20 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 7 – Sep 7 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 16 – May 6 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 30 – Aug 7 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 30 – Jun 15 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 7 – Jul 23 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 7 – Nov 7 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 10588 is matched to the NOAA station Shrub Oak, NY, 0.9 km away, at 462 ft elevation (32 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shrub Oak, NY (used) | 462 ft | Apr 30 | Oct 17 |
| Yorktown Hts 1W, NY | 670 ft | Apr 25 | Oct 19 |
| West Point, NY | 320 ft | Apr 10 | Nov 1 |
| Carmel 4N, NY | 680 ft | Apr 28 | Oct 16 |
Frost dates near Shrub Oak
- Mohegan Lake, NY 10547 · last Apr 25, first Oct 19
- Jefferson Valley, NY 10535 · last Apr 25, first Oct 19
- Crompond, NY 10517 · last Apr 25, first Oct 19
- Yorktown Heights, NY 10598 · last Apr 25, first Oct 19
- Lake Peekskill, NY 10537 · last Apr 10, first Nov 1
- Putnam Valley, NY 10579 · last Apr 10, first Nov 1
- Granite Springs, NY 10527 · last Apr 25, first Oct 19
- Amawalk, NY 10501 · last Apr 25, first Oct 19
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Shrub Oak, NY?
- For ZIP code 10588, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 30, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Shrub Oak, NY weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 13.
- When is the first frost in Shrub Oak, NY?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 17. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 4, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 10588?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 172 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.