Frost dates for 12879Newcomb, NY
The average last spring frost in Newcomb is May 21 and the average first fall frost is September 26, giving a typical growing season of about 126 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- May 21
- Average first fall frost
- Sep 26
- Growing season
- 126 days
Safer after Jun 3 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Sep 13 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 199 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 20 · Jun 2 · Jun 16 | Sep 1 · Sep 15 · Sep 27 | 102 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | May 4 · May 21 · Jun 3 | Sep 13 · Sep 26 · Oct 7 | 126 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Apr 26 · May 8 · May 22 | Sep 25 · Oct 6 · Oct 21 | 150 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Newcomb
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 20 – Jun 26 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Jun 6 – Jun 6 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Apr 20 – May 21 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Jun 20 – Jul 21 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | May 7 – Jun 5 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Jun 20 – Jul 21 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Jun 20 – Jun 16 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Jun 6 – Jul 21 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Jun 20 – Jul 21 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Jun 6 – Jul 9 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Jun 6 – Jun 6 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Jun 20 – Jul 21 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Jun 13 – Jul 6 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 20 – Jun 5 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Apr 20 – Jun 20 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 9 – Apr 5 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | May 7 – Jun 5 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Apr 2 – May 6 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | May 7 – Jun 5 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | May 27 – Jun 6 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jun 26 – Jul 7 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 23 – Apr 20 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 20 – May 21 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | May 17 – Jun 16 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jun 16 – Jul 17 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 20 – Jul 6 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 16 – Aug 2 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 13 – May 27 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 3 – Aug 7 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 20 – Jun 10 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 16 – Aug 17 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 7 – May 27 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 9 – Jul 17 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 21 – Jul 6 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | May 17 – Jul 2 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Sep 16 – Oct 17 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 12879 is matched to the NOAA station Newcomb, NY, 4.5 km away, at 1,647 ft elevation (95 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newcomb, NY (used) | 1,647 ft | May 21 | Sep 26 |
| Indian Lake 2Sw, NY | 1,670 ft | May 23 | Sep 27 |
| Tupper Lake Sunmount, NY | 1,680 ft | May 16 | Sep 28 |
| Ray Brook, NY | 1,620 ft | May 21 | Sep 24 |
Frost dates near Newcomb
- Newcomb, NY 12852 · last May 21, first Sep 26
- Long Lake, NY 12847 · last May 21, first Sep 26
- Indian Lake, NY 12842 · last May 23, first Sep 27
- Minerva, NY 12851 · last May 23, first Sep 27
- Blue Mountain Lake, NY 12812 · last May 23, first Sep 27
- North River, NY 12856 · last May 23, first Sep 27
- Olmstedville, NY 12857 · last May 23, first Sep 27
- Sabael, NY 12864 · last May 23, first Sep 27
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Newcomb, NY?
- For ZIP code 12879, the average last spring frost (32°F) is May 21, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Newcomb, NY weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after June 3.
- When is the first frost in Newcomb, NY?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is September 26. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by September 13, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 12879?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 126 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.