Frost dates for 12945Lake Clear, NY
The average last spring frost in Lake Clear is June 2 and the average first fall frost is September 9, giving a typical growing season of about 97 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Jun 2
- Average first fall frost
- Sep 9
- Growing season
- 97 days
Safer after Jun 19 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Aug 26 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 213 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) | — | — | 63 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | May 20 · Jun 2 · Jun 19 | Aug 26 · Sep 9 · Sep 24 | 97 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | May 7 · May 21 · Jun 4 | Sep 7 · Sep 23 · Oct 7 | 123 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Lake Clear
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 | May 2 – Jul 8 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Jun 18 – May 20 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | May 2 – Jun 2 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Jul 2 – Aug 2 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | May 19 – Jun 17 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Jul 2 – Aug 2 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Jul 2 – May 30 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Jun 18 – Aug 2 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Jul 2 – Aug 2 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Jun 18 – Jun 22 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Jun 18 – May 20 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Jul 2 – Aug 2 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Jun 25 – Jul 18 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 2 – Jun 17 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | May 2 – Jul 2 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 21 – Apr 17 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | May 19 – Jun 17 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Apr 14 – May 18 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | May 19 – Jun 17 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | May 10 – May 20 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jun 9 – Jun 20 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Apr 4 – May 2 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | May 2 – Jun 2 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Apr 30 – May 30 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | May 30 – Jun 30 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 2 – Jul 18 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | May 30 – Jul 16 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 25 – Jun 8 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 16 – Jul 21 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 2 – Jun 22 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | May 30 – Jul 31 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 19 – Jun 8 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | May 23 – Jun 30 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jun 2 – Jul 18 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Apr 30 – Jun 15 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Aug 30 – Sep 30 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 12945 is matched to the NOAA station Saranac Rgnl Ap, NY, 5.9 km away, at 1,663 ft elevation (122 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saranac Rgnl Ap, NY (used) | 1,663 ft | Jun 2 | Sep 9 |
| Ray Brook, NY | 1,620 ft | May 21 | Sep 24 |
| Tupper Lake Sunmount, NY | 1,680 ft | May 16 | Sep 28 |
| Lake Placid 2 S, NY | 1,888 ft | May 27 | Sep 22 |
Frost dates near Lake Clear
- Saranac Lake, NY 12983 · last Jun 2, first Sep 9
- Gabriels, NY 12939 · last Jun 2, first Sep 9
- Paul Smiths, NY 12970 · last Jun 2, first Sep 9
- Bloomingdale, NY 12913 · last Jun 2, first Sep 9
- Ray Brook, NY 12977 · last May 27, first Sep 22
- Rainbow Lake, NY 12976 · last Jun 2, first Sep 9
- Vermontville, NY 12989 · last Jun 2, first Sep 9
- Lake Placid, NY 12946 · last May 27, first Sep 22
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Lake Clear, NY?
- For ZIP code 12945, the average last spring frost (32°F) is June 2, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Saranac Rgnl Ap, NY weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after June 19.
- When is the first frost in Lake Clear, NY?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is September 9. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by August 26, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 12945?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 97 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.