Frost dates for 11978Westhampton Beach, NY
The average last spring frost in Westhampton Beach 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 Westhampton Beach
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 11978 is matched to the NOAA station Westhamptn Gabreski Ap, NY, 2 km away, at 67 ft elevation (24 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 |
| Shirley Brookhaven Ap, NY | 82 ft | Apr 18 | Oct 28 |
Frost dates near Westhampton Beach
- Westhampton, NY 11977 · last May 7, first Oct 14
- Quogue, NY 11959 · last May 7, first Oct 14
- Speonk, NY 11972 · last May 7, first Oct 14
- Remsenburg, NY 11960 · last May 7, first Oct 14
- East Quogue, NY 11942 · last May 7, first Oct 14
- Eastport, NY 11941 · last May 7, first Oct 14
- East Moriches, NY 11940 · last Apr 18, first Oct 28
- Riverhead, NY 11901 · last Apr 6, first Nov 9
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Westhampton Beach, NY?
- For ZIP code 11978, 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 Westhampton Beach, 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 11978?
- 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.