Frost dates for 13436Raquette Lake, NY
The average last spring frost in Raquette Lake is May 21 and the average first fall frost is September 24, giving a typical growing season of about 127 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- May 21
- Average first fall frost
- Sep 24
- Growing season
- 127 days
Safer after Jun 4 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Sep 12 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 199 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 17 · Jun 3 · Jun 20 | Aug 29 · Sep 12 · Sep 26 | 102 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | May 3 · May 21 · Jun 4 | Sep 12 · Sep 24 · Oct 6 | 127 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Apr 25 · May 7 · May 25 | Sep 24 · Oct 5 · Oct 21 | 150 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Raquette Lake
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 20 – Jun 26 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Jun 6 – Jun 4 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Apr 20 – May 21 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Jun 20 – Jul 21 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | May 7 – Jun 5 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Jun 20 – Jul 21 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Jun 20 – Jun 14 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Jun 6 – Jul 21 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Jun 20 – Jul 21 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Jun 6 – Jul 7 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Jun 6 – Jun 4 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Jun 20 – Jul 21 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Jun 13 – Jul 6 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 20 – Jun 5 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Apr 20 – Jun 20 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 9 – Apr 5 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | May 7 – Jun 5 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Apr 2 – May 6 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | May 7 – Jun 5 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | May 25 – Jun 4 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jun 24 – Jul 5 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 23 – Apr 20 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 20 – May 21 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | May 15 – Jun 14 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jun 14 – Jul 15 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 20 – Jul 6 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 14 – Jul 31 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 13 – May 27 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 1 – Aug 5 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 20 – Jun 10 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 14 – Aug 15 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 7 – May 27 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 7 – Jul 15 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 21 – Jul 6 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | May 15 – Jun 30 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Sep 14 – Oct 15 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 13436 is matched to the NOAA station Big Moose 3 Se, NY, 16.9 km away, at 1,760 ft elevation (9 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Moose 3 Se, NY (used) | 1,760 ft | May 21 | Sep 24 |
| Old Forge, NY | 1,748 ft | May 18 | Sep 30 |
| Indian Lake 2Sw, NY | 1,670 ft | May 23 | Sep 27 |
| Stillwater Rsvr, NY | 1,690 ft | May 15 | Oct 2 |
Frost dates near Raquette Lake
- Inlet, NY 13360 · last May 21, first Sep 24
- Blue Mountain Lake, NY 12812 · last May 23, first Sep 27
- Eagle Bay, NY 13331 · last May 21, first Sep 24
- Old Forge, NY 13420 · last May 21, first Sep 24
- Long Lake, NY 12847 · last May 21, first Sep 26
- Lake Pleasant, NY 12108 · last May 23, first Sep 27
- Sabael, NY 12864 · last May 23, first Sep 27
- Thendara, NY 13472 · last May 18, first Sep 30
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Raquette Lake, NY?
- For ZIP code 13436, the average last spring frost (32°F) is May 21, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Big Moose 3 Se, NY weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after June 4.
- When is the first frost in Raquette Lake, NY?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is September 24. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by September 12, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 13436?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 127 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.