Frost dates for 14469Bloomfield, NY
The average last spring frost in Bloomfield is May 10 and the average first fall frost is October 4, giving a typical growing season of about 147 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- May 10
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 4
- Growing season
- 147 days
Safer after May 27 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Sep 22 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 188 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 6 · May 24 · Jun 8 | Sep 8 · Sep 23 · Oct 6 | 122 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 25 · May 10 · May 27 | Sep 22 · Oct 4 · Oct 20 | 147 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Apr 17 · Apr 29 · May 15 | Oct 2 · Oct 20 · Nov 5 | 171 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Bloomfield
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 9 – Jun 15 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | May 26 – Jun 14 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Apr 9 – May 10 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Jun 9 – Jul 10 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Apr 26 – May 25 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Jun 9 – Jul 10 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Jun 9 – Jun 24 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | May 26 – Jul 10 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Jun 9 – Jul 10 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | May 26 – Jul 17 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | May 26 – Jun 14 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Jun 9 – Jul 10 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Jun 2 – Jun 25 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 9 – May 25 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Apr 9 – Jun 9 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 26 – Mar 25 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 26 – May 25 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 22 – Apr 25 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 26 – May 25 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 4 – Jun 14 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 4 – Jul 15 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 12 – Apr 9 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 9 – May 10 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | May 25 – Jun 24 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jun 24 – Jul 25 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 9 – Jun 25 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 24 – Aug 10 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 2 – May 16 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 11 – Aug 15 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 9 – May 30 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 24 – Aug 25 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 26 – May 16 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 17 – Jul 25 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 10 – Jun 25 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | May 25 – Jul 10 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Sep 24 – Oct 25 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 14469 is matched to the NOAA station Honeoye, NY, 11.3 km away, at 800 ft elevation (198 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honeoye, NY (used) | 800 ft | May 10 | Oct 4 |
| Victor 2Nw, NY | 588 ft | May 2 | Oct 17 |
| Canandaigua 3 S, NY | 720 ft | Apr 29 | Oct 22 |
| Hemlock, NY | 902 ft | May 2 | Oct 18 |
Frost dates near Bloomfield
- East Bloomfield, NY 14443 · last May 10, first Oct 4
- Ionia, NY 14475 · last May 10, first Oct 4
- West Bloomfield, NY 14585 · last May 10, first Oct 4
- Honeoye, NY 14471 · last May 10, first Oct 4
- Victor, NY 14564 · last May 2, first Oct 17
- Lima, NY 14485 · last May 10, first Oct 4
- Mendon, NY 14506 · last May 2, first Oct 17
- Honeoye Falls, NY 14472 · last May 3, first Oct 15
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Bloomfield, NY?
- For ZIP code 14469, the average last spring frost (32°F) is May 10, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Honeoye, NY weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 27.
- When is the first frost in Bloomfield, NY?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 4. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by September 22, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 14469?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 147 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.