Frost dates for 13484West Eaton, NY
The average last spring frost in West Eaton is May 6 and the average first fall frost is October 9, giving a typical growing season of about 156 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- May 6
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 9
- Growing season
- 156 days
Safer after May 21 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Sep 28 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 184 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 3 · May 19 · Jun 1 | Sep 17 · Oct 1 · Oct 11 | 133 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 25 · May 6 · May 21 | Sep 28 · Oct 9 · Oct 25 | 156 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Apr 13 · Apr 26 · May 9 | Oct 5 · Oct 22 · Nov 6 | 178 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for West Eaton
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 5 – Jun 11 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | May 22 – Jun 19 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Apr 5 – May 6 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Jun 5 – Jul 6 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Apr 22 – May 21 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Jun 5 – Jul 6 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Jun 5 – Jun 29 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | May 22 – Jul 6 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Jun 5 – Jul 6 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | May 22 – Jul 22 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | May 22 – Jun 19 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Jun 5 – Jul 6 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | May 29 – Jun 21 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 5 – May 21 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Apr 5 – Jun 5 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 22 – Mar 21 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 22 – May 21 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 18 – Apr 21 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 22 – May 21 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 9 – Jun 19 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 9 – Jul 20 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 8 – Apr 5 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 5 – May 6 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | May 30 – Jun 29 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jun 29 – Jul 30 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 5 – Jun 21 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 29 – Aug 15 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 29 – May 12 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 16 – Aug 20 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 5 – May 26 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 29 – Aug 30 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 22 – May 12 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 22 – Jul 30 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 6 – Jun 21 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | May 30 – Jul 15 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Sep 29 – Oct 30 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 13484 is matched to the NOAA station Morrisville 6 Sw, NY, 5.9 km away, at 1,681 ft elevation (323 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisville 6 Sw, NY (used) | 1,681 ft | May 6 | Oct 9 |
| Sherburne, NY | 1,095 ft | May 13 | Oct 4 |
| Tully Heiberg Forest, NY | 1,899 ft | May 12 | Oct 5 |
| Utica Oneida Co Ap, NY | 711 ft | May 1 | Oct 13 |
Frost dates near West Eaton
- Eaton, NY 13334 · last May 6, first Oct 9
- Morrisville, NY 13408 · last May 6, first Oct 9
- Erieville, NY 13061 · last May 6, first Oct 9
- Bouckville, NY 13310 · last May 6, first Oct 9
- Hamilton, NY 13346 · last May 13, first Oct 4
- Georgetown, NY 13072 · last May 6, first Oct 9
- Peterboro, NY 13134 · last May 6, first Oct 9
- Solsville, NY 13465 · last May 13, first Oct 4
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in West Eaton, NY?
- For ZIP code 13484, the average last spring frost (32°F) is May 6, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Morrisville 6 Sw, NY weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 21.
- When is the first frost in West Eaton, NY?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 9. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by September 28, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 13484?
- 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.