Frost dates for 13352Hinckley, NY
The average last spring frost in Hinckley is May 4 and the average first fall frost is October 13, giving a typical growing season of about 161 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- May 4
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 13
- Growing season
- 161 days
Safer after May 23 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Sep 29 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 182 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 1 · May 17 · May 31 | Sep 18 · Oct 1 · Oct 15 | 136 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 20 · May 4 · May 23 | Sep 29 · Oct 13 · Oct 29 | 161 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Apr 5 · Apr 21 · May 8 | Oct 10 · Oct 28 · Nov 8 | 188 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Hinckley
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 3 – Jun 9 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | May 20 – Jun 23 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Apr 3 – May 4 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Jun 3 – Jul 4 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Apr 20 – May 19 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Jun 3 – Jul 4 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Jun 3 – Jul 3 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | May 20 – Jul 4 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Jun 3 – Jul 4 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | May 20 – Jul 26 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | May 20 – Jun 23 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Jun 3 – Jul 4 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | May 27 – Jun 19 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 3 – May 19 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Apr 3 – Jun 3 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 20 – Mar 19 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 20 – May 19 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 16 – Apr 19 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 20 – May 19 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 13 – Jun 23 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 13 – Jul 24 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 6 – Apr 3 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 3 – May 4 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 3 – Jul 3 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 3 – Aug 3 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 3 – Jun 19 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 3 – Aug 19 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 27 – May 10 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 20 – Aug 24 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 3 – May 24 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 3 – Sep 3 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 20 – May 10 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 26 – Aug 3 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 4 – Jun 19 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 3 – Jul 19 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 3 – Nov 3 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 13352 is matched to the NOAA station Trenton Falls, NY, 5.2 km away, at 800 ft elevation (381 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trenton Falls, NY (used) | 800 ft | May 4 | Oct 13 |
| Boonville 4 Ssw, NY | 1,550 ft | May 10 | Oct 4 |
| Rome Griffiss Airfield, NY | 519 ft | May 6 | Oct 13 |
| Utica Oneida Co Ap, NY | 711 ft | May 1 | Oct 13 |
Frost dates near Hinckley
- Prospect, NY 13435 · last May 4, first Oct 13
- Remsen, NY 13438 · last May 10, first Oct 4
- Cold Brook, NY 13324 · last May 5, first Oct 4
- Barneveld, NY 13304 · last May 4, first Oct 13
- Poland, NY 13431 · last May 5, first Oct 4
- Holland Patent, NY 13354 · last May 1, first Oct 13
- Alder Creek, NY 13301 · last May 10, first Oct 4
- Westernville, NY 13486 · last May 1, first Oct 13
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Hinckley, NY?
- For ZIP code 13352, the average last spring frost (32°F) is May 4, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Trenton Falls, NY weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 23.
- When is the first frost in Hinckley, NY?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 13. 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 13352?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 161 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.