Frost dates for 12028Buskirk, NY
The average last spring frost in Buskirk is May 6 and the average first fall frost is October 6, giving a typical growing season of about 154 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- May 6
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 6
- Growing season
- 154 days
Safer after May 21 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Sep 22 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 184 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 4 · May 17 · Jun 1 | Sep 13 · Sep 26 · Oct 9 | 130 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 24 · May 6 · May 21 | Sep 22 · Oct 6 · Oct 24 | 154 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Apr 10 · Apr 25 · May 9 | Oct 4 · Oct 20 · Nov 6 | 180 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Buskirk
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 5 – Jun 11 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | May 22 – Jun 16 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Apr 5 – May 6 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Jun 5 – Jul 6 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Apr 22 – May 21 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Jun 5 – Jul 6 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Jun 5 – Jun 26 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | May 22 – Jul 6 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Jun 5 – Jul 6 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | May 22 – Jul 19 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | May 22 – Jun 16 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Jun 5 – Jul 6 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | May 29 – Jun 21 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 5 – May 21 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Apr 5 – Jun 5 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 22 – Mar 21 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 22 – May 21 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 18 – Apr 21 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 22 – May 21 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 6 – Jun 16 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 6 – Jul 17 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 8 – Apr 5 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 5 – May 6 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | May 27 – Jun 26 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jun 26 – Jul 27 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 5 – Jun 21 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 26 – Aug 12 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 29 – May 12 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 13 – Aug 17 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 5 – May 26 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 26 – Aug 27 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 22 – May 12 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 19 – Jul 27 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 6 – Jun 21 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | May 27 – Jul 12 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Sep 26 – Oct 27 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 12028 is matched to the NOAA station Buskirk, NY, 3 km away, at 499 ft elevation (23 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buskirk, NY (used) | 499 ft | May 6 | Oct 6 |
| Bennington Morse St Ap, VT | 826 ft | May 11 | Oct 2 |
| Grafton, NY | 1,560 ft | May 1 | Oct 11 |
| Pownal 1 Ne, VT | 1,110 ft | May 7 | Oct 8 |
Frost dates near Buskirk
- Eagle Bridge, NY 12057 · last May 11, first Oct 2
- North Hoosick, NY 12133 · last May 6, first Oct 6
- Johnsonville, NY 12094 · last May 6, first Oct 6
- Hoosick Falls, NY 12090 · last May 6, first Oct 6
- Cambridge, NY 12816 · last May 6, first Oct 6
- Valley Falls, NY 12185 · last May 11, first Oct 2
- Schaghticoke, NY 12154 · last May 2, first Oct 7
- Hoosick, NY 12089 · last May 11, first Oct 2
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Buskirk, NY?
- For ZIP code 12028, the average last spring frost (32°F) is May 6, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Buskirk, NY weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 21.
- When is the first frost in Buskirk, NY?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 6. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by September 22, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 12028?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 154 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.