Frost dates for 13118Moravia, NY
The average last spring frost in Moravia is May 1 and the average first fall frost is October 21, giving a typical growing season of about 172 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- May 1
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 21
- Growing season
- 172 days
Safer after May 16 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 4 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 179 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 27 · May 10 · May 24 | Sep 24 · Oct 7 · Oct 21 | 150 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 17 · May 1 · May 16 | Oct 4 · Oct 21 · Nov 5 | 172 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Apr 6 · Apr 19 · May 3 | Oct 18 · Nov 3 · Nov 18 | 198 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Moravia
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 31 – Jun 6 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | May 17 – Jul 1 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Mar 31 – May 1 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | May 31 – Jul 1 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Apr 17 – May 16 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | May 31 – Jul 1 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | May 31 – Jul 11 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | May 17 – Jul 1 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 31 – Jul 1 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | May 17 – Aug 3 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | May 17 – Jul 1 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | May 31 – Jul 1 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | May 24 – Jun 16 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 31 – May 16 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Mar 31 – May 31 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 17 – Mar 16 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 17 – May 16 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 13 – Apr 16 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 17 – May 16 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 21 – Jul 1 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 21 – Aug 1 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 3 – Mar 31 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 31 – May 1 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 11 – Jul 11 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 11 – Aug 11 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 31 – Jun 16 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 11 – Aug 27 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 24 – May 7 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 28 – Sep 1 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 31 – May 21 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 11 – Sep 11 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 17 – May 7 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 4 – Aug 11 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 1 – Jun 16 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 11 – Jul 27 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 11 – Nov 11 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 13118 is matched to the NOAA station Aurora Rsch Farm, NY, 21.3 km away, at 830 ft elevation (200 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora Rsch Farm, NY (used) | 830 ft | May 1 | Oct 21 |
| Freeville 1 Ne, NY | 1,050 ft | May 7 | Oct 8 |
| Auburn, NY | 770 ft | May 2 | Oct 18 |
| Tully Heiberg Forest, NY | 1,899 ft | May 12 | Oct 5 |
Frost dates near Moravia
- Locke, NY 13092 · last May 11, first Oct 3
- Genoa, NY 13071 · last May 1, first Oct 21
- Scipio Center, NY 13147 · last May 1, first Oct 21
- Preble, NY 13141 · last May 12, first Oct 5
- Groton, NY 13073 · last May 11, first Oct 3
- Homer, NY 13077 · last May 12, first Oct 5
- Poplar Ridge, NY 13139 · last May 1, first Oct 21
- King Ferry, NY 13081 · last May 1, first Oct 21
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Moravia, NY?
- For ZIP code 13118, the average last spring frost (32°F) is May 1, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Aurora Rsch Farm, NY weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 16.
- When is the first frost in Moravia, NY?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 21. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 4, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 13118?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 172 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.