Frost dates for 14543Rush, NY
The average last spring frost in Rush is May 3 and the average first fall frost is October 15, giving a typical growing season of about 163 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- May 3
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 15
- Growing season
- 163 days
Safer after May 15 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 1 (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 30 · May 13 · May 25 | Sep 20 · Oct 1 · Oct 17 | 142 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 20 · May 3 · May 15 | Oct 1 · Oct 15 · Nov 1 | 163 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Apr 6 · Apr 21 · May 6 | Oct 11 · Oct 29 · Nov 10 | 188 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Rush
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 25 |
| 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 5 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | May 19 – Jul 3 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Jun 2 – Jul 3 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | May 19 – Jul 28 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | May 19 – Jun 25 |
| 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 15 – Jun 25 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 15 – Jul 26 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 5 – Apr 2 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 2 – May 3 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 5 – Jul 5 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 5 – Aug 5 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 2 – Jun 18 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 5 – Aug 21 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 26 – May 9 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 22 – Aug 26 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 2 – May 23 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 5 – Sep 5 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 19 – May 9 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 28 – Aug 5 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 3 – Jun 18 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 5 – Jul 21 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 5 – Nov 5 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 14543 is matched to the NOAA station Avon, NY, 11.2 km away, at 545 ft elevation (32 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avon, NY (used) | 545 ft | May 3 | Oct 15 |
| Rochester Gtr Intl Ap, NY | 533 ft | Apr 24 | Oct 25 |
| Victor 2Nw, NY | 588 ft | May 2 | Oct 17 |
| Hemlock, NY | 902 ft | May 2 | Oct 18 |
Frost dates near Rush
- West Henrietta, NY 14586 · last Apr 24, first Oct 25
- Henrietta, NY 14467 · last Apr 24, first Oct 25
- Honeoye Falls, NY 14472 · last May 3, first Oct 15
- Scottsville, NY 14546 · last May 3, first Oct 15
- Rochester, NY 14623 · last Apr 24, first Oct 25
- Avon, NY 14414 · last May 3, first Oct 15
- Lima, NY 14485 · last May 10, first Oct 4
- Mendon, NY 14506 · last May 2, first Oct 17
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Rush, NY?
- For ZIP code 14543, the average last spring frost (32°F) is May 3, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Avon, NY weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 15.
- When is the first frost in Rush, NY?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 15. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 1, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 14543?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 163 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.