Frost dates for 14453Fishers, NY
The average last spring frost in Fishers is May 2 and the average first fall frost is October 17, giving a typical growing season of about 167 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- May 2
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 17
- Growing season
- 167 days
Safer after May 18 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 2 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 180 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 29 · May 12 · May 25 | Sep 22 · Oct 4 · Oct 19 | 144 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 19 · May 2 · May 18 | Oct 2 · Oct 17 · Nov 1 | 167 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Apr 6 · Apr 20 · May 6 | Oct 14 · Nov 1 · Nov 14 | 192 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Fishers
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 1 – Jun 7 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | May 18 – Jun 27 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Apr 1 – May 2 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Jun 1 – Jul 2 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Apr 18 – May 17 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Jun 1 – Jul 2 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Jun 1 – Jul 7 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | May 18 – Jul 2 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Jun 1 – Jul 2 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | May 18 – Jul 30 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | May 18 – Jun 27 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Jun 1 – Jul 2 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | May 25 – Jun 17 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 1 – May 17 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Apr 1 – Jun 1 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 18 – Mar 17 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 18 – May 17 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 14 – Apr 17 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 18 – May 17 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 17 – Jun 27 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 17 – Jul 28 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 4 – Apr 1 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 1 – May 2 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 7 – Jul 7 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 7 – Aug 7 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 1 – Jun 17 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 7 – Aug 23 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 25 – May 8 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 24 – Aug 28 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 1 – May 22 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 7 – Sep 7 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 18 – May 8 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 30 – Aug 7 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 2 – Jun 17 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 7 – Jul 23 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 7 – Nov 7 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 14453 is matched to the NOAA station Victor 2Nw, NY, 2 km away, at 588 ft elevation (102 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victor 2Nw, NY (used) | 588 ft | May 2 | Oct 17 |
| Rochester Gtr Intl Ap, NY | 533 ft | Apr 24 | Oct 25 |
| Canandaigua 3 S, NY | 720 ft | Apr 29 | Oct 22 |
| Honeoye, NY | 800 ft | May 10 | Oct 4 |
Frost dates near Fishers
- Mendon, NY 14506 · last May 2, first Oct 17
- Victor, NY 14564 · last May 2, first Oct 17
- Pittsford, NY 14534 · last Apr 24, first Oct 25
- Ionia, NY 14475 · last May 10, first Oct 4
- Fairport, NY 14450 · last Apr 24, first Oct 25
- Honeoye Falls, NY 14472 · last May 3, first Oct 15
- East Rochester, NY 14445 · last Apr 24, first Oct 25
- Henrietta, NY 14467 · last Apr 24, first Oct 25
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Fishers, NY?
- For ZIP code 14453, the average last spring frost (32°F) is May 2, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Victor 2Nw, NY weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 18.
- When is the first frost in Fishers, NY?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 17. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 2, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 14453?
- 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.