Frost dates for 12930Dickinson Center, NY
The average last spring frost in Dickinson Center is May 6 and the average first fall frost is October 4, giving a typical growing season of about 151 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- May 6
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 4
- Growing season
- 151 days
Safer after May 21 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Sep 21 (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 3 · May 18 · Jun 2 | Sep 10 · Sep 26 · Oct 8 | 127 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 25 · May 6 · May 21 | Sep 21 · Oct 4 · Oct 21 | 151 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Apr 14 · Apr 27 · May 9 | Oct 2 · Oct 18 · Nov 3 | 174 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Dickinson Center
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 14 |
| 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 24 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | May 22 – Jul 6 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Jun 5 – Jul 6 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | May 22 – Jul 17 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | May 22 – Jun 14 |
| 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 4 – Jun 14 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 4 – Jul 15 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 8 – Apr 5 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 5 – May 6 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | May 25 – Jun 24 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jun 24 – Jul 25 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 5 – Jun 21 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 24 – Aug 10 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 29 – May 12 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 11 – Aug 15 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 5 – May 26 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 24 – Aug 25 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 22 – May 12 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 17 – Jul 25 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 6 – Jun 21 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | May 25 – Jul 10 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Sep 24 – Oct 25 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 12930 is matched to the NOAA station Malone, NY, 23.5 km away, at 878 ft elevation (77 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malone, NY (used) | 878 ft | May 6 | Oct 4 |
| Lawrenceville 3 Sw, NY | 466 ft | May 10 | Oct 5 |
| Massena Intl Ap, NY | 214 ft | May 8 | Oct 1 |
| Colton 2 N, NY | 580 ft | May 5 | Oct 8 |
Frost dates near Dickinson Center
- Saint Regis Falls, NY 12980 · last Jun 2, first Sep 9
- Lawrenceville, NY 12949 · last May 10, first Oct 5
- Nicholville, NY 12965 · last May 10, first Oct 5
- North Lawrence, NY 12967 · last May 10, first Oct 5
- Brushton, NY 12916 · last May 10, first Oct 5
- Moira, NY 12957 · last May 10, first Oct 5
- North Bangor, NY 12966 · last May 10, first Oct 5
- Winthrop, NY 13697 · last May 10, first Oct 5
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Dickinson Center, NY?
- For ZIP code 12930, the average last spring frost (32°F) is May 6, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Malone, NY weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 21.
- When is the first frost in Dickinson Center, NY?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 4. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by September 21, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 12930?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 151 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.