Frost dates for 12725Claryville, NY
The average last spring frost in Claryville is May 6 and the average first fall frost is October 7, 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 7
- Growing season
- 154 days
Safer after May 23 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Sep 26 (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 5 · May 21 · Jun 4 | Sep 14 · Sep 27 · Oct 10 | 128 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 25 · May 6 · May 23 | Sep 26 · Oct 7 · Oct 24 | 154 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Apr 15 · Apr 26 · May 8 | Oct 5 · Oct 21 · Nov 5 | 178 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Claryville
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 17 |
| 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 27 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | May 22 – Jul 6 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Jun 5 – Jul 6 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | May 22 – Jul 20 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | May 22 – Jun 17 |
| 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 7 – Jun 17 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 7 – Jul 18 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 8 – Apr 5 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 5 – May 6 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | May 28 – Jun 27 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jun 27 – Jul 28 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 5 – Jun 21 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 27 – Aug 13 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 29 – May 12 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 14 – Aug 18 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 5 – May 26 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 27 – Aug 28 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 22 – May 12 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 20 – Jul 28 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 6 – Jun 21 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | May 28 – Jul 13 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Sep 27 – Oct 28 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 12725 is matched to the NOAA station Slide Mtn, NY, 10.9 km away, at 2,650 ft elevation (609 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slide Mtn, NY (used) | 2,650 ft | May 6 | Oct 7 |
| Liberty 1 Ne, NY | 1,580 ft | May 9 | Oct 5 |
| Mohonk Lake, NY | 1,245 ft | Apr 21 | Oct 27 |
| Callicoon Ctr, NY | 1,221 ft | May 12 | Oct 7 |
Frost dates near Claryville
- Grahamsville, NY 12740 · last May 9, first Oct 5
- Big Indian, NY 12410 · last May 20, first Sep 27
- Neversink, NY 12765 · last May 9, first Oct 5
- Pine Hill, NY 12465 · last May 19, first Oct 1
- Arkville, NY 12406 · last May 6, first Oct 7
- West Shokan, NY 12494 · last Apr 21, first Oct 27
- Highmount, NY 12441 · last May 20, first Sep 27
- Parksville, NY 12768 · last May 9, first Oct 5
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Claryville, NY?
- For ZIP code 12725, the average last spring frost (32°F) is May 6, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Slide Mtn, NY weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 23.
- When is the first frost in Claryville, NY?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 7. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by September 26, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 12725?
- 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.