Frost dates for 14067Gasport, NY
The average last spring frost in Gasport is April 26 and the average first fall frost is October 26, giving a typical growing season of about 182 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 26
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 26
- Growing season
- 182 days
Safer after May 8 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 9 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 174 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) | Apr 23 · May 5 · May 19 | Oct 1 · Oct 12 · Oct 29 | 160 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 13 · Apr 26 · May 8 | Oct 9 · Oct 26 · Nov 10 | 182 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Apr 2 · Apr 13 · Apr 27 | Oct 24 · Nov 8 · Nov 24 | 208 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Gasport
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 | Mar 26 – Jun 1 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | May 12 – Jul 6 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Mar 26 – Apr 26 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | May 26 – Jun 26 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Apr 12 – May 11 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | May 26 – Jun 26 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | May 26 – Jul 16 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | May 12 – Jun 26 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 26 – Jun 26 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | May 12 – Aug 8 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | May 12 – Jul 6 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | May 26 – Jun 26 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | May 19 – Jun 11 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 26 – May 11 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Mar 26 – May 26 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 12 – Mar 11 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 12 – May 11 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 8 – Apr 11 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 12 – May 11 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 26 – Jul 6 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 26 – Aug 6 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 26 – Mar 26 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 26 – Apr 26 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 16 – Jul 16 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 16 – Aug 16 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 26 – Jun 11 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 16 – Sep 1 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 19 – May 2 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 2 – Sep 6 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 26 – May 16 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 16 – Sep 16 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 12 – May 2 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 9 – Aug 16 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 26 – Jun 11 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 16 – Aug 1 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 16 – Nov 16 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 14067 is matched to the NOAA station Lockport 4E, NY, 3.8 km away, at 610 ft elevation (164 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lockport 4E, NY (used) | 610 ft | Apr 26 | Oct 26 |
| N Tonawanda, NY | 578 ft | May 6 | Oct 15 |
| Albion, NY | 472 ft | May 1 | Oct 20 |
| Buffalo, NY | 693 ft | Apr 24 | Oct 26 |
Frost dates near Gasport
- Middleport, NY 14105 · last May 1, first Oct 20
- Lockport, NY 14095 · last May 6, first Oct 15
- Appleton, NY 14008 · last Apr 29, first Oct 28
- Newfane, NY 14108 · last Apr 29, first Oct 28
- Barker, NY 14012 · last May 1, first Oct 20
- Medina, NY 14103 · last May 1, first Oct 20
- Burt, NY 14028 · last Apr 29, first Oct 28
- Olcott, NY 14126 · last Apr 29, first Oct 28
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Gasport, NY?
- For ZIP code 14067, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 26, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Lockport 4E, NY weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 8.
- When is the first frost in Gasport, NY?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 26. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 9, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 14067?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 182 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.