Frost dates for 14572Wayland, NY
The average last spring frost in Wayland is May 1 and the average first fall frost is October 19, giving a typical growing season of about 170 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- May 1
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 19
- Growing season
- 170 days
Safer after May 18 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 4 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 179 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 27 · May 12 · May 27 | Sep 23 · Oct 6 · Oct 20 | 147 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 20 · May 1 · May 18 | Oct 4 · Oct 19 · Nov 4 | 170 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Apr 8 · Apr 23 · May 7 | Oct 17 · Nov 2 · Nov 16 | 192 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Wayland
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 | Mar 31 – Jun 6 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | May 17 – Jun 29 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Mar 31 – May 1 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | May 31 – Jul 1 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Apr 17 – May 16 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | May 31 – Jul 1 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | May 31 – Jul 9 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | May 17 – Jul 1 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 31 – Jul 1 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | May 17 – Aug 1 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | May 17 – Jun 29 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | May 31 – Jul 1 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | May 24 – Jun 16 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 31 – May 16 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Mar 31 – May 31 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 17 – Mar 16 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 17 – May 16 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 13 – Apr 16 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 17 – May 16 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 19 – Jun 29 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 19 – Jul 30 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 3 – Mar 31 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 31 – May 1 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 9 – Jul 9 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 9 – Aug 9 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 31 – Jun 16 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 9 – Aug 25 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 24 – May 7 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 26 – Aug 30 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 31 – May 21 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 9 – Sep 9 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 17 – May 7 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 2 – Aug 9 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 1 – Jun 16 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 9 – Jul 25 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 9 – Nov 9 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 14572 is matched to the NOAA station Dansville Muni Ap, NY, 10.1 km away, at 685 ft elevation (677 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dansville Muni Ap, NY (used) | 685 ft | May 1 | Oct 19 |
| Dansville, NY | 660 ft | May 4 | Oct 16 |
| Hemlock, NY | 902 ft | May 2 | Oct 18 |
| Hornell Almond Dam, NY | 1,325 ft | May 11 | Oct 8 |
Frost dates near Wayland
- Perkinsville, NY 14529 · last May 1, first Oct 19
- Cohocton, NY 14826 · last May 12, first Oct 3
- Dansville, NY 14437 · last May 4, first Oct 16
- Atlanta, NY 14808 · last May 12, first Oct 3
- Springwater, NY 14560 · last May 2, first Oct 18
- Scottsburg, NY 14545 · last May 2, first Oct 18
- Arkport, NY 14807 · last May 18, first Oct 1
- Naples, NY 14512 · last May 12, first Oct 3
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Wayland, NY?
- For ZIP code 14572, the average last spring frost (32°F) is May 1, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Dansville Muni Ap, NY weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 18.
- When is the first frost in Wayland, NY?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 19. 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 14572?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 170 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.