Frost dates for 13083Lacona, NY
The average last spring frost in Lacona is May 10 and the average first fall frost is October 14, giving a typical growing season of about 156 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- May 10
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 14
- Growing season
- 156 days
Safer after May 26 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Sep 29 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 188 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 6 · May 23 · Jun 6 | Sep 17 · Oct 1 · Oct 16 | 130 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 25 · May 10 · May 26 | Sep 29 · Oct 14 · Nov 2 | 156 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Apr 15 · Apr 28 · May 15 | Oct 11 · Nov 1 · Nov 15 | 183 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Lacona
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 9 – Jun 15 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | May 26 – Jun 24 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Apr 9 – May 10 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Jun 9 – Jul 10 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Apr 26 – May 25 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Jun 9 – Jul 10 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Jun 9 – Jul 4 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | May 26 – Jul 10 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Jun 9 – Jul 10 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | May 26 – Jul 27 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | May 26 – Jun 24 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Jun 9 – Jul 10 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Jun 2 – Jun 25 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 9 – May 25 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Apr 9 – Jun 9 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 26 – Mar 25 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 26 – May 25 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 22 – Apr 25 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 26 – May 25 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 14 – Jun 24 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 14 – Jul 25 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 12 – Apr 9 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 9 – May 10 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 4 – Jul 4 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 4 – Aug 4 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 9 – Jun 25 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 4 – Aug 20 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 2 – May 16 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 21 – Aug 25 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 9 – May 30 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 4 – Sep 4 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 26 – May 16 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 27 – Aug 4 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 10 – Jun 25 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 4 – Jul 20 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 4 – Nov 4 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 13083 is matched to the NOAA station Pulaski, NY, 9.7 km away, at 399 ft elevation (261 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pulaski, NY (used) | 399 ft | May 10 | Oct 14 |
| Camden, NY | 580 ft | May 12 | Oct 5 |
| Watertown Intl Ap, NY | 318 ft | May 11 | Oct 1 |
| Watertown, NY | 497 ft | May 2 | Oct 13 |
Frost dates near Lacona
- Sandy Creek, NY 13145 · last May 10, first Oct 14
- Richland, NY 13144 · last May 12, first Oct 5
- Mannsville, NY 13661 · last May 2, first Oct 13
- Orwell, NY 13426 · last May 12, first Oct 5
- Pierrepont Manor, NY 13674 · last May 2, first Oct 13
- Pulaski, NY 13142 · last May 10, first Oct 14
- Ellisburg, NY 13636 · last May 11, first Oct 1
- Belleville, NY 13611 · last May 11, first Oct 1
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Lacona, NY?
- For ZIP code 13083, the average last spring frost (32°F) is May 10, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Pulaski, NY weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 26.
- When is the first frost in Lacona, NY?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 14. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by September 29, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 13083?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 156 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.