Frost dates for 11957Orient, NY
The average last spring frost in Orient is April 6 and the average first fall frost is November 17, giving a typical growing season of about 221 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 6
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 17
- Growing season
- 221 days
Safer after May 2 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 31 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 14 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 9 · Apr 30 · May 15 | Oct 19 · Nov 3 · Nov 20 | 190 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 25 · Apr 6 · May 2 | Oct 31 · Nov 17 · Dec 4 | 221 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 11 · Mar 25 · Apr 6 | Nov 14 · Dec 1 · Dec 16 | 249 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Orient
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 6 – May 12 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Apr 22 – Jul 28 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Mar 6 – Apr 6 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | May 6 – Jun 6 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 23 – Apr 21 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | May 6 – Jun 6 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | May 6 – Aug 7 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 22 – Jun 6 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 6 – Jun 6 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 22 – Aug 30 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 22 – Jul 28 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | May 6 – Jun 6 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 29 – May 22 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 6 – Apr 21 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Mar 6 – May 6 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 23 – Feb 19 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 23 – Apr 21 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 16 – Mar 22 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 23 – Apr 21 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 18 – Jul 28 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 17 – Aug 28 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 6 – Mar 6 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 6 – Apr 6 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 8 – Aug 7 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 7 – Sep 7 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 6 – May 22 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 7 – Sep 23 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 27 – Apr 12 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 24 – Sep 28 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 6 – Apr 26 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 7 – Oct 8 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 23 – Apr 12 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 31 – Sep 7 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 6 – May 22 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 8 – Aug 23 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 7 – Dec 8 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 11957 is matched to the NOAA station Orient Pt Sp, NY, 2.8 km away, at 3 ft elevation (10 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orient Pt Sp, NY (used) | 3 ft | Apr 6 | Nov 17 |
| Bridgehampton, NY | 42 ft | Apr 23 | Oct 24 |
| Mattituck, NY | 20 ft | Apr 19 | Nov 1 |
| Groton New London Ap, CT | 10 ft | Apr 16 | Oct 28 |
Frost dates near Orient
- East Marion, NY 11939 · last Apr 23, first Oct 24
- Greenport, NY 11944 · last Apr 23, first Oct 24
- Shelter Island Heights, NY 11965 · last Apr 23, first Oct 24
- Shelter Island, NY 11964 · last Apr 23, first Oct 24
- Southold, NY 11971 · last Apr 23, first Oct 24
- South Lyme, CT 06376 · last Apr 16, first Oct 28
- Sag Harbor, NY 11963 · last Apr 23, first Oct 24
- Old Saybrook, CT 06475 · last Apr 16, first Oct 28
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Orient, NY?
- For ZIP code 11957, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 6, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Orient Pt Sp, NY weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 2.
- When is the first frost in Orient, NY?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 17. 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 11957?
- 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.