Frost dates for 12125New Lebanon, NY
The average last spring frost in New Lebanon is May 5 and the average first fall frost is October 5, giving a typical growing season of about 152 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- May 5
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 5
- Growing season
- 152 days
Safer after May 21 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Sep 23 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 183 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 19 · Jun 2 | Sep 12 · Sep 26 · Oct 7 | 129 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 23 · May 5 · May 21 | Sep 23 · Oct 5 · Oct 22 | 152 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Apr 8 · Apr 23 · May 9 | Oct 2 · Oct 18 · Nov 4 | 177 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for New Lebanon
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 4 – Jun 10 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | May 21 – Jun 15 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Apr 4 – May 5 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Jun 4 – Jul 5 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Apr 21 – May 20 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Jun 4 – Jul 5 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Jun 4 – Jun 25 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | May 21 – Jul 5 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Jun 4 – Jul 5 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | May 21 – Jul 18 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | May 21 – Jun 15 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Jun 4 – Jul 5 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | May 28 – Jun 20 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 4 – May 20 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Apr 4 – Jun 4 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 21 – Mar 20 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 21 – May 20 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 17 – Apr 20 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 21 – May 20 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 5 – Jun 15 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 5 – Jul 16 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 7 – Apr 4 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 4 – May 5 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | May 26 – Jun 25 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jun 25 – Jul 26 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 4 – Jun 20 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 25 – Aug 11 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 28 – May 11 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 12 – Aug 16 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 4 – May 25 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 25 – Aug 26 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 21 – May 11 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 18 – Jul 26 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 5 – Jun 20 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | May 26 – Jul 11 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Sep 25 – Oct 26 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 12125 is matched to the NOAA station Pittsfield Muni Ap, MA, 9 km away, at 1,194 ft elevation (429 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsfield Muni Ap, MA (used) | 1,194 ft | May 5 | Oct 5 |
| Lenox Dale, MA | 1,004 ft | May 7 | Oct 3 |
| Valatie 1 N, NY | 300 ft | Apr 27 | Oct 14 |
| North Adams Harriman Ap, MA | 654 ft | May 10 | Oct 4 |
Frost dates near New Lebanon
- West Lebanon, NY 12195 · last May 10, first Oct 4
- Canaan, NY 12029 · last May 5, first Oct 5
- Stephentown, NY 12168 · last May 5, first Oct 5
- East Chatham, NY 12060 · last May 7, first Oct 3
- Richmond, MA 01254 · last May 7, first Oct 3
- Pittsfield, MA 01201 · last May 5, first Oct 5
- Brainard, NY 12024 · last May 3, first Oct 12
- East Nassau, NY 12062 · last May 5, first Oct 5
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in New Lebanon, NY?
- For ZIP code 12125, the average last spring frost (32°F) is May 5, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Pittsfield Muni Ap, MA weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 21.
- When is the first frost in New Lebanon, NY?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 5. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by September 23, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 12125?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 152 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.