Frost dates for 11959Quogue, NY
The average last spring frost in Quogue is May 7 and the average first fall frost is October 14, giving a typical growing season of about 160 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- May 7
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 14
- Growing season
- 160 days
Safer after May 23 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 2 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 185 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) | May 3 · May 20 · Jun 2 | Sep 23 · Oct 4 · Oct 16 | 137 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 23 · May 7 · May 23 | Oct 2 · Oct 14 · Oct 31 | 160 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Apr 10 · Apr 27 · May 12 | Oct 10 · Oct 26 · Nov 9 | 184 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Quogue
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 | Apr 6 – Jun 12 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | May 23 – Jun 24 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Apr 6 – May 7 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Jun 6 – Jul 7 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Apr 23 – May 22 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Jun 6 – Jul 7 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Jun 6 – Jul 4 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | May 23 – Jul 7 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Jun 6 – Jul 7 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | May 23 – Jul 27 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | May 23 – Jun 24 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Jun 6 – Jul 7 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | May 30 – Jun 22 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 6 – May 22 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Apr 6 – Jun 6 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 23 – Mar 22 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 23 – May 22 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 19 – Apr 22 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 23 – May 22 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 14 – Jun 24 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 14 – Jul 25 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 9 – Apr 6 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 6 – May 7 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 4 – Jul 4 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 4 – Aug 4 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 6 – Jun 22 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 4 – Aug 20 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 30 – May 13 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 21 – Aug 25 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 6 – May 27 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 4 – Sep 4 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 23 – May 13 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 27 – Aug 4 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 7 – Jun 22 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 4 – Jul 20 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 4 – Nov 4 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 11959 is matched to the NOAA station Westhamptn Gabreski Ap, NY, 3.5 km away, at 67 ft elevation (51 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westhamptn Gabreski Ap, NY (used) | 67 ft | May 7 | Oct 14 |
| Baiting Hollow, NY | 70 ft | Apr 24 | Oct 25 |
| Riverhead Rsch Farm, NY | 100 ft | Apr 6 | Nov 9 |
| Mattituck, NY | 20 ft | Apr 19 | Nov 1 |
Frost dates near Quogue
- East Quogue, NY 11942 · last May 7, first Oct 14
- Westhampton Beach, NY 11978 · last May 7, first Oct 14
- Westhampton, NY 11977 · last May 7, first Oct 14
- Speonk, NY 11972 · last May 7, first Oct 14
- Hampton Bays, NY 11946 · last May 7, first Oct 14
- Remsenburg, NY 11960 · last May 7, first Oct 14
- Eastport, NY 11941 · last May 7, first Oct 14
- Riverhead, NY 11901 · last Apr 6, first Nov 9
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Quogue, NY?
- For ZIP code 11959, the average last spring frost (32°F) is May 7, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Westhamptn Gabreski Ap, NY weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 23.
- When is the first frost in Quogue, NY?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 14. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 2, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 11959?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 160 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.