Frost dates for 14091Lawtons, NY
The average last spring frost in Lawtons is May 3 and the average first fall frost is October 20, giving a typical growing season of about 168 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- May 3
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 20
- Growing season
- 168 days
Safer after May 16 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 4 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 181 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 28 · May 12 · May 26 | Sep 23 · Oct 7 · Oct 22 | 147 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 21 · May 3 · May 16 | Oct 4 · Oct 20 · Nov 5 | 168 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Apr 11 · Apr 23 · May 7 | Oct 17 · Nov 2 · Nov 17 | 192 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Lawtons
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 2 – Jun 8 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | May 19 – Jun 30 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Apr 2 – May 3 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Jun 2 – Jul 3 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Apr 19 – May 18 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Jun 2 – Jul 3 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Jun 2 – Jul 10 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | May 19 – Jul 3 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Jun 2 – Jul 3 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | May 19 – Aug 2 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | May 19 – Jun 30 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Jun 2 – Jul 3 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | May 26 – Jun 18 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 2 – May 18 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Apr 2 – Jun 2 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 19 – Mar 18 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 19 – May 18 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 15 – Apr 18 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 19 – May 18 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 20 – Jun 30 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 20 – Jul 31 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 5 – Apr 2 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 2 – May 3 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 10 – Jul 10 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 10 – Aug 10 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 2 – Jun 18 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 10 – Aug 26 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 26 – May 9 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 27 – Aug 31 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 2 – May 23 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 10 – Sep 10 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 19 – May 9 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 3 – Aug 10 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 3 – Jun 18 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 10 – Jul 26 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 10 – Nov 10 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 14091 is matched to the NOAA station Perrysburg, NY, 10.8 km away, at 1,210 ft elevation (291 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perrysburg, NY (used) | 1,210 ft | May 3 | Oct 20 |
| Colden 1W, NY | 1,535 ft | May 4 | Oct 17 |
| Colden 1 N, NY | 1,025 ft | May 7 | Oct 11 |
| Dunkirk Chautauqua Ap, NY | 666 ft | May 5 | Oct 20 |
Frost dates near Lawtons
- Collins, NY 14034 · last May 3, first Oct 20
- North Collins, NY 14111 · last May 7, first Oct 10
- Versailles, NY 14168 · last Apr 25, first Nov 1
- Gowanda, NY 14070 · last Apr 25, first Nov 1
- Collins Center, NY 14035 · last May 3, first Oct 20
- Brant, NY 14027 · last May 5, first Oct 20
- Perrysburg, NY 14129 · last May 3, first Oct 20
- Irving, NY 14081 · last May 5, first Oct 20
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Lawtons, NY?
- For ZIP code 14091, the average last spring frost (32°F) is May 3, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Perrysburg, NY weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 16.
- When is the first frost in Lawtons, NY?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 20. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 4, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 14091?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 168 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.