Frost dates for 12777Forestburgh, NY
The average last spring frost in Forestburgh is May 7 and the average first fall frost is October 7, giving a typical growing season of about 152 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- May 7
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 7
- Growing season
- 152 days
Safer after May 22 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Sep 25 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 186 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 19 · Jun 1 | Sep 15 · Sep 28 · Oct 9 | 131 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 25 · May 7 · May 22 | Sep 25 · Oct 7 · Oct 22 | 152 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Apr 15 · Apr 27 · May 10 | Oct 4 · Oct 20 · Nov 4 | 176 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Forestburgh
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 17 |
| 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 – Jun 27 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | May 23 – Jul 7 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Jun 6 – Jul 7 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | May 23 – Jul 20 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | May 23 – Jun 17 |
| 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 7 – Jun 17 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 7 – Jul 18 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 9 – Apr 6 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 6 – May 7 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | May 28 – Jun 27 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jun 27 – Jul 28 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 6 – Jun 22 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 27 – Aug 13 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 30 – May 13 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 14 – Aug 18 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 6 – May 27 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 27 – Aug 28 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 23 – May 13 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 20 – Jul 28 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 7 – Jun 22 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | May 28 – Jul 13 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Sep 27 – Oct 28 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 12777 is matched to the NOAA station Rock Hill 3 Sw, NY, 9.5 km away, at 1,270 ft elevation (88 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Hill 3 Sw, NY (used) | 1,270 ft | May 7 | Oct 7 |
| Matamoras, PA | 459 ft | May 2 | Oct 12 |
| Port Jervis, NY | 580 ft | May 5 | Oct 10 |
| Liberty 1 Ne, NY | 1,580 ft | May 9 | Oct 5 |
Frost dates near Forestburgh
- Monticello, NY 12701 · last May 9, first Oct 5
- Glen Spey, NY 12737 · last May 7, first Oct 7
- Highland Lake, NY 12743 · last May 7, first Oct 7
- Rock Hill, NY 12775 · last May 9, first Oct 5
- Smallwood, NY 12778 · last May 9, first Oct 5
- Kiamesha Lake, NY 12751 · last May 9, first Oct 5
- Thompsonville, NY 12784 · last May 7, first Oct 7
- Sparrow Bush, NY 12780 · last May 5, first Oct 10
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Forestburgh, NY?
- For ZIP code 12777, the average last spring frost (32°F) is May 7, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Rock Hill 3 Sw, NY weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 22.
- When is the first frost in Forestburgh, NY?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 7. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by September 25, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 12777?
- 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.