Frost dates for 11762Massapequa Park, NY
The average last spring frost in Massapequa Park is April 3 and the average first fall frost is November 11, giving a typical growing season of about 221 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 3
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 11
- Growing season
- 221 days
Safer after Apr 18 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 31 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 8 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 4 · Apr 16 · Apr 30 | Oct 17 · Oct 30 · Nov 12 | 196 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 19 · Apr 3 · Apr 18 | Oct 31 · Nov 11 · Nov 30 | 221 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 5 · Mar 22 · Apr 5 | Nov 8 · Nov 23 · Dec 11 | 246 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Massapequa Park
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 3 – May 9 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Apr 19 – Jul 22 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Mar 3 – Apr 3 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | May 3 – Jun 3 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 20 – Apr 18 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | May 3 – Jun 3 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | May 3 – Aug 1 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 19 – Jun 3 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 3 – Jun 3 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 19 – Aug 24 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 19 – Jul 22 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | May 3 – Jun 3 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 26 – May 19 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 3 – Apr 18 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Mar 3 – May 3 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 20 – Feb 16 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 20 – Apr 18 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 13 – Mar 19 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 20 – Apr 18 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 12 – Jul 22 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 11 – Aug 22 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 3 – Mar 3 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 3 – Apr 3 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 2 – Aug 1 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 1 – Sep 1 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 3 – May 19 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 1 – Sep 17 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 24 – Apr 9 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 18 – Sep 22 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 3 – Apr 23 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 1 – Oct 2 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 20 – Apr 9 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 25 – Sep 1 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 3 – May 19 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 2 – Aug 17 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 1 – Dec 2 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 11762 is matched to the NOAA station Wantagh Cedar Creek, NY, 5.9 km away, at 10 ft elevation (13 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wantagh Cedar Creek, NY (used) | 10 ft | Apr 3 | Nov 11 |
| Farmingdale Ap, NY | 81 ft | Apr 6 | Nov 6 |
| Mineola, NY | 96 ft | Apr 2 | Nov 12 |
| Oceanside, NY | 12 ft | Apr 7 | Nov 8 |
Frost dates near Massapequa Park
- Massapequa, NY 11758 · last Apr 3, first Nov 11
- Amityville, NY 11701 · last Apr 6, first Nov 6
- Seaford, NY 11783 · last Apr 3, first Nov 11
- Copiague, NY 11726 · last Apr 6, first Nov 6
- Wantagh, NY 11793 · last Apr 3, first Nov 11
- Farmingdale, NY 11735 · last Apr 6, first Nov 6
- Lindenhurst, NY 11757 · last Apr 6, first Nov 6
- Bethpage, NY 11714 · last Apr 6, first Nov 6
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Massapequa Park, NY?
- For ZIP code 11762, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 3, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Wantagh Cedar Creek, NY weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 18.
- When is the first frost in Massapequa Park, NY?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 11. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 31, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 11762?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 221 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.