Frost dates for 14060Farmersville Station, NY
The average last spring frost in Farmersville Station is May 14 and the average first fall frost is October 6, giving a typical growing season of about 144 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- May 14
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 6
- Growing season
- 144 days
Safer after May 30 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Sep 23 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 192 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 10 · May 27 · Jun 10 | Sep 12 · Sep 26 · Oct 7 | 120 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 28 · May 14 · May 30 | Sep 23 · Oct 6 · Oct 20 | 144 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Apr 19 · May 2 · May 19 | Oct 4 · Oct 19 · Nov 4 | 169 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Farmersville Station
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 13 – Jun 19 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | May 30 – Jun 16 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Apr 13 – May 14 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Jun 13 – Jul 14 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Apr 30 – May 29 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Jun 13 – Jul 14 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Jun 13 – Jun 26 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | May 30 – Jul 14 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Jun 13 – Jul 14 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | May 30 – Jul 19 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | May 30 – Jun 16 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Jun 13 – Jul 14 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Jun 6 – Jun 29 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 13 – May 29 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Apr 13 – Jun 13 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 2 – Mar 29 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 30 – May 29 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 26 – Apr 29 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 30 – May 29 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 6 – Jun 16 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 6 – Jul 17 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 16 – Apr 13 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 13 – May 14 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | May 27 – Jun 26 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jun 26 – Jul 27 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 13 – Jun 29 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 26 – Aug 12 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 6 – May 20 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 13 – Aug 17 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 13 – Jun 3 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 26 – Aug 27 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 30 – May 20 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 19 – Jul 27 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 14 – Jun 29 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | May 27 – Jul 12 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Sep 26 – Oct 27 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 14060 is matched to the NOAA station Franklinville, NY, 13.8 km away, at 1,590 ft elevation (139 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklinville, NY (used) | 1,590 ft | May 14 | Oct 6 |
| Angelica, NY | 1,475 ft | May 21 | Sep 30 |
| Warsaw 6 Sw, NY | 1,820 ft | May 7 | Oct 10 |
| Colden 1 N, NY | 1,025 ft | May 7 | Oct 11 |
Frost dates near Farmersville Station
- Sandusky, NY 14133 · last May 14, first Oct 6
- Freedom, NY 14065 · last May 7, first Oct 10
- Rushford, NY 14777 · last May 21, first Sep 30
- Centerville, NY 14029 · last May 14, first Oct 6
- Franklinville, NY 14737 · last May 14, first Oct 6
- Machias, NY 14101 · last May 14, first Oct 6
- Delevan, NY 14042 · last May 14, first Oct 6
- Houghton, NY 14744 · last May 14, first Oct 6
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Farmersville Station, NY?
- For ZIP code 14060, the average last spring frost (32°F) is May 14, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Franklinville, NY weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 30.
- When is the first frost in Farmersville Station, NY?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 6. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by September 23, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 14060?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 144 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.