Frost dates for 13746Chenango Forks, NY
The average last spring frost in Chenango Forks is May 4 and the average first fall frost is October 16, giving a typical growing season of about 163 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- May 4
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 16
- Growing season
- 163 days
Safer after May 20 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Sep 30 (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 2 · May 17 · Jun 1 | Sep 20 · Oct 3 · Oct 19 | 138 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 22 · May 4 · May 20 | Sep 30 · Oct 16 · Nov 2 | 163 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Apr 8 · Apr 23 · May 6 | Oct 11 · Oct 31 · Nov 13 | 190 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Chenango Forks
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 26 |
| 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 6 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | May 20 – Jul 4 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Jun 3 – Jul 4 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | May 20 – Jul 29 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | May 20 – Jun 26 |
| 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 16 – Jun 26 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 16 – Jul 27 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 6 – Apr 3 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 3 – May 4 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 6 – Jul 6 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 6 – Aug 6 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 3 – Jun 19 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 6 – Aug 22 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 27 – May 10 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 23 – Aug 27 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 3 – May 24 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 6 – Sep 6 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 20 – May 10 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 29 – Aug 6 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 4 – Jun 19 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 6 – Jul 22 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 6 – Nov 6 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 13746 is matched to the NOAA station Whitney Pt Dam, NY, 12.1 km away, at 1,040 ft elevation (36 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitney Pt Dam, NY (used) | 1,040 ft | May 4 | Oct 16 |
| Binghamton, NY | 1,606 ft | May 2 | Oct 11 |
| Endicott, NY | 827 ft | May 5 | Oct 12 |
| Norwich, NY | 989 ft | May 13 | Oct 4 |
Frost dates near Chenango Forks
- Castle Creek, NY 13744 · last May 2, first Oct 11
- Whitney Point, NY 13862 · last May 2, first Oct 11
- Glen Aubrey, NY 13777 · last May 2, first Oct 11
- Greene, NY 13778 · last May 13, first Oct 4
- Port Crane, NY 13833 · last May 2, first Oct 11
- Chenango Bridge, NY 13745 · last May 4, first Oct 16
- Tunnel, NY 13848 · last May 2, first Oct 11
- Smithville Flats, NY 13841 · last May 4, first Oct 16
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Chenango Forks, NY?
- For ZIP code 13746, the average last spring frost (32°F) is May 4, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Whitney Pt Dam, NY weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 20.
- When is the first frost in Chenango Forks, NY?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 16. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by September 30, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 13746?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 163 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.