Frost dates for 13737Bible School Park, NY
The average last spring frost in Bible School Park is May 5 and the average first fall frost is October 12, giving a typical growing season of about 159 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- May 5
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 12
- Growing season
- 159 days
Safer after May 21 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Sep 29 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 183 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 2 · May 17 · May 31 | Sep 18 · Oct 1 · Oct 15 | 136 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 23 · May 5 · May 21 | Sep 29 · Oct 12 · Nov 1 | 159 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Apr 10 · Apr 24 · May 9 | Oct 8 · Oct 28 · Nov 10 | 184 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Bible School Park
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 4 – Jun 10 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | May 21 – Jun 22 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Apr 4 – May 5 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Jun 4 – Jul 5 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Apr 21 – May 20 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Jun 4 – Jul 5 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Jun 4 – Jul 2 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | May 21 – Jul 5 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Jun 4 – Jul 5 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | May 21 – Jul 25 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | May 21 – Jun 22 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Jun 4 – Jul 5 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | May 28 – Jun 20 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 4 – May 20 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Apr 4 – Jun 4 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 21 – Mar 20 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 21 – May 20 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 17 – Apr 20 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 21 – May 20 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 12 – Jun 22 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 12 – Jul 23 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 7 – Apr 4 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 4 – May 5 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 2 – Jul 2 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 2 – Aug 2 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 4 – Jun 20 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 2 – Aug 18 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 28 – May 11 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 19 – Aug 23 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 4 – May 25 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 2 – Sep 2 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 21 – May 11 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 25 – Aug 2 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 5 – Jun 20 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 2 – Jul 18 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 2 – Nov 2 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 13737 is matched to the NOAA station Endicott, NY, 1 km away, at 827 ft elevation (7 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Endicott, NY (used) | 827 ft | May 5 | Oct 12 |
| Binghamton, NY | 1,606 ft | May 2 | Oct 11 |
| Whitney Pt Dam, NY | 1,040 ft | May 4 | Oct 16 |
| Montrose, PA | 1,420 ft | May 14 | Oct 2 |
Frost dates near Bible School Park
- Vestal, NY 13851 · last May 5, first Oct 12
- Endicott, NY 13761 · last May 5, first Oct 12
- Apalachin, NY 13732 · last May 5, first Oct 12
- Endwell, NY 13762 · last May 5, first Oct 12
- Little Meadows, PA 18830 · last May 5, first Oct 12
- Johnson City, NY 13790 · last May 5, first Oct 12
- Owego, NY 13827 · last May 2, first Oct 11
- Binghamton, NY 13905 · last May 2, first Oct 11
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Bible School Park, NY?
- For ZIP code 13737, the average last spring frost (32°F) is May 5, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Endicott, NY weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 21.
- When is the first frost in Bible School Park, NY?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 12. 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 13737?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 159 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.