Frost dates for 12564Pawling, NY
The average last spring frost in Pawling is April 28 and the average first fall frost is October 16, giving a typical growing season of about 170 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 28
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 16
- Growing season
- 170 days
Safer after May 14 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 3 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 176 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 25 · May 10 · May 25 | Sep 25 · Oct 5 · Oct 19 | 148 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 14 · Apr 28 · May 14 | Oct 3 · Oct 16 · Nov 1 | 170 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 31 · Apr 13 · Apr 30 | Oct 12 · Oct 28 · Nov 11 | 196 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Pawling
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 28 – Jun 3 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | May 14 – Jun 26 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Mar 28 – Apr 28 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | May 28 – Jun 28 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Apr 14 – May 13 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | May 28 – Jun 28 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | May 28 – Jul 6 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | May 14 – Jun 28 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 28 – Jun 28 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | May 14 – Jul 29 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | May 14 – Jun 26 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | May 28 – Jun 28 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | May 21 – Jun 13 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 28 – May 13 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Mar 28 – May 28 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 14 – Mar 13 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 14 – May 13 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 10 – Apr 13 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 14 – May 13 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 16 – Jun 26 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 16 – Jul 27 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 28 – Mar 28 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 28 – Apr 28 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 6 – Jul 6 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 6 – Aug 6 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 28 – Jun 13 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 6 – Aug 22 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 21 – May 4 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 23 – Aug 27 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 28 – May 18 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 6 – Sep 6 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 14 – May 4 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 29 – Aug 6 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 28 – Jun 13 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 6 – Jul 22 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 6 – Nov 6 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 12564 is matched to the NOAA station Carmel 4N, NY, 12.4 km away, at 680 ft elevation (240 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carmel 4N, NY (used) | 680 ft | Apr 28 | Oct 16 |
| Stormville, NY | 915 ft | Apr 21 | Oct 25 |
| Danbury, CT | 405 ft | Apr 20 | Oct 20 |
| Danbury Muni Ap, CT | 457 ft | May 1 | Oct 14 |
Frost dates near Pawling
- Holmes, NY 12531 · last Apr 21, first Oct 25
- Sherman, CT 06784 · last May 1, first Oct 14
- Poughquag, NY 12570 · last May 4, first Oct 7
- Wingdale, NY 12594 · last May 4, first Oct 7
- Patterson, NY 12563 · last May 1, first Oct 14
- Stormville, NY 12582 · last Apr 21, first Oct 25
- Gaylordsville, CT 06755 · last May 4, first Oct 7
- New Fairfield, CT 06812 · last Apr 28, first Oct 16
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Pawling, NY?
- For ZIP code 12564, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 28, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Carmel 4N, NY weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 14.
- When is the first frost in Pawling, NY?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 16. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 3, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 12564?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 170 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.