Frost dates for 14081Irving, NY
The average last spring frost in Irving is May 5 and the average first fall frost is October 20, giving a typical growing season of about 167 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- May 5
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 20
- Growing season
- 167 days
Safer after May 20 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 5 (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) | Apr 30 · May 15 · May 27 | Sep 26 · Oct 8 · Oct 22 | 146 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 22 · May 5 · May 20 | Oct 5 · Oct 20 · Nov 4 | 167 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Apr 9 · Apr 24 · May 9 | Oct 16 · Nov 2 · Nov 17 | 190 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Irving
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 30 |
| 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 10 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | May 21 – Jul 5 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Jun 4 – Jul 5 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | May 21 – Aug 2 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | May 21 – Jun 30 |
| 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 20 – Jun 30 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 20 – Jul 31 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 7 – Apr 4 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 4 – May 5 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 10 – Jul 10 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 10 – Aug 10 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 4 – Jun 20 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 10 – Aug 26 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 28 – May 11 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 27 – Aug 31 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 4 – May 25 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 10 – Sep 10 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 21 – May 11 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 3 – Aug 10 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 5 – Jun 20 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 10 – Jul 26 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 10 – Nov 10 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 14081 is matched to the NOAA station Dunkirk Chautauqua Ap, NY, 19.6 km away, at 666 ft elevation (0 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunkirk Chautauqua Ap, NY (used) | 666 ft | May 5 | Oct 20 |
| Perrysburg, NY | 1,210 ft | May 3 | Oct 20 |
| Fredonia, NY | 760 ft | Apr 25 | Nov 1 |
| Dunkirk, NY | 631 ft | Apr 30 | Oct 23 |
Frost dates near Irving
- Brant, NY 14027 · last May 5, first Oct 20
- Farnham, NY 14061 · last May 5, first Oct 20
- Angola, NY 14006 · last May 5, first Oct 20
- Versailles, NY 14168 · last Apr 25, first Nov 1
- Silver Creek, NY 14136 · last May 5, first Oct 20
- Lawtons, NY 14091 · last May 3, first Oct 20
- North Collins, NY 14111 · last May 7, first Oct 10
- Perrysburg, NY 14129 · last May 3, first Oct 20
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Irving, NY?
- For ZIP code 14081, the average last spring frost (32°F) is May 5, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Dunkirk Chautauqua Ap, NY weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 20.
- When is the first frost in Irving, NY?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 20. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 5, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 14081?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 167 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.