Frost dates for 12846Lake Luzerne, NY
The average last spring frost in Lake Luzerne is April 30 and the average first fall frost is October 16, giving a typical growing season of about 169 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 30
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 16
- Growing season
- 169 days
Safer after May 13 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 2 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 178 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 28 · May 9 · May 23 | Sep 22 · Oct 4 · Oct 18 | 149 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 18 · Apr 30 · May 13 | Oct 2 · Oct 16 · Nov 3 | 169 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Apr 5 · Apr 18 · May 1 | Oct 15 · Oct 31 · Nov 14 | 195 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Lake Luzerne
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 30 – Jun 5 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | May 16 – Jun 26 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Mar 30 – Apr 30 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | May 30 – Jun 30 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Apr 16 – May 15 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | May 30 – Jun 30 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | May 30 – Jul 6 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | May 16 – Jun 30 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 30 – Jun 30 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | May 16 – Jul 29 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | May 16 – Jun 26 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | May 30 – Jun 30 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | May 23 – Jun 15 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 30 – May 15 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Mar 30 – May 30 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 16 – Mar 15 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 16 – May 15 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 12 – Apr 15 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 16 – May 15 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 16 – Jun 26 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 16 – Jul 27 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 2 – Mar 30 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 30 – Apr 30 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 6 – Jul 6 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 6 – Aug 6 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 30 – Jun 15 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 6 – Aug 22 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 23 – May 6 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 23 – Aug 27 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 30 – May 20 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 6 – Sep 6 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 16 – May 6 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 29 – Aug 6 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 30 – Jun 15 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 6 – Jul 22 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 6 – Nov 6 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 12846 is matched to the NOAA station Conklingville Dam, NY, 8.3 km away, at 808 ft elevation (113 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conklingville Dam, NY (used) | 808 ft | Apr 30 | Oct 16 |
| Glens Falls Farm, NY | 504 ft | May 17 | Sep 29 |
| Glens Falls Ap, NY | 321 ft | May 9 | Sep 30 |
| Saratoga Springs 4 Sw, NY | 326 ft | May 2 | Oct 7 |
Frost dates near Lake Luzerne
- Hadley, NY 12835 · last Apr 30, first Oct 16
- Corinth, NY 12822 · last Apr 30, first Oct 16
- Queensbury, NY 12804 · last May 17, first Sep 29
- Glens Falls, NY 12801 · last May 9, first Sep 30
- Lake George, NY 12845 · last May 9, first Sep 30
- Stony Creek, NY 12878 · last Apr 30, first Oct 16
- South Glens Falls, NY 12803 · last May 9, first Sep 30
- Porter Corners, NY 12859 · last Apr 30, first Oct 16
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Lake Luzerne, NY?
- For ZIP code 12846, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 30, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Conklingville Dam, NY weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 13.
- When is the first frost in Lake Luzerne, NY?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 16. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 2, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 12846?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 169 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.