Frost dates for 14716Brocton, NY
The average last spring frost in Brocton is April 25 and the average first fall frost is November 1, giving a typical growing season of about 185 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 25
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 1
- Growing season
- 185 days
Safer after May 9 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 13 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 173 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 23 · May 6 · May 21 | Oct 2 · Oct 16 · Nov 1 | 162 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 12 · Apr 25 · May 9 | Oct 13 · Nov 1 · Nov 16 | 185 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Apr 1 · Apr 14 · Apr 27 | Oct 30 · Nov 12 · Nov 30 | 211 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Brocton
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 25 – May 31 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | May 11 – Jul 12 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Mar 25 – Apr 25 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | May 25 – Jun 25 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Apr 11 – May 10 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | May 25 – Jun 25 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | May 25 – Jul 22 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | May 11 – Jun 25 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 25 – Jun 25 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | May 11 – Aug 14 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | May 11 – Jul 12 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | May 25 – Jun 25 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | May 18 – Jun 10 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 25 – May 10 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Mar 25 – May 25 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 11 – Mar 10 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 11 – May 10 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 7 – Apr 10 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 11 – May 10 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 2 – Jul 12 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 1 – Aug 12 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 25 – Mar 25 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 25 – Apr 25 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 22 – Jul 22 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 22 – Aug 22 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 25 – Jun 10 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 22 – Sep 7 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 18 – May 1 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 8 – Sep 12 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 25 – May 15 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 22 – Sep 22 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 11 – May 1 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 15 – Aug 22 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 25 – Jun 10 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 22 – Aug 7 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 22 – Nov 22 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 14716 is matched to the NOAA station Fredonia, NY, 11.8 km away, at 760 ft elevation (58 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fredonia, NY (used) | 760 ft | Apr 25 | Nov 1 |
| Portland1 Sw, NY | 808 ft | Apr 25 | Oct 31 |
| Dunkirk, NY | 631 ft | Apr 30 | Oct 23 |
| Westfield 2 Sse, NY | 707 ft | Apr 21 | Nov 5 |
Frost dates near Brocton
- Portland, NY 14769 · last Apr 25, first Nov 1
- Van Buren Point, NY 14166 · last May 5, first Oct 20
- Fredonia, NY 14063 · last Apr 25, first Nov 1
- Stockton, NY 14784 · last May 8, first Oct 13
- Lily Dale, NY 14752 · last May 8, first Oct 13
- Cassadaga, NY 14718 · last May 8, first Oct 13
- Dunkirk, NY 14048 · last May 5, first Oct 20
- Westfield, NY 14787 · last Apr 21, first Nov 5
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Brocton, NY?
- For ZIP code 14716, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 25, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Fredonia, NY weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 9.
- When is the first frost in Brocton, NY?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 1. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 13, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 14716?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 185 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.