Frost dates for 14747Kennedy, NY
The average last spring frost in Kennedy is May 8 and the average first fall frost is October 13, giving a typical growing season of about 158 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- May 8
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 13
- Growing season
- 158 days
Safer after May 25 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 1 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 186 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 4 · May 20 · Jun 2 | Sep 19 · Oct 1 · Oct 14 | 135 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 22 · May 8 · May 25 | Oct 1 · Oct 13 · Oct 30 | 158 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Apr 9 · Apr 25 · May 13 | Oct 10 · Oct 28 · Nov 12 | 184 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Kennedy
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 7 – Jun 13 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | May 24 – Jun 23 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Apr 7 – May 8 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Jun 7 – Jul 8 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Apr 24 – May 23 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Jun 7 – Jul 8 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Jun 7 – Jul 3 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | May 24 – Jul 8 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Jun 7 – Jul 8 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | May 24 – Jul 26 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | May 24 – Jun 23 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Jun 7 – Jul 8 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | May 31 – Jun 23 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 7 – May 23 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Apr 7 – Jun 7 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 24 – Mar 23 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 24 – May 23 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 20 – Apr 23 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 24 – May 23 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 13 – Jun 23 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 13 – Jul 24 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 10 – Apr 7 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 7 – May 8 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 3 – Jul 3 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 3 – Aug 3 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 7 – Jun 23 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 3 – Aug 19 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 31 – May 14 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 20 – Aug 24 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 7 – May 28 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 3 – Sep 3 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 24 – May 14 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 26 – Aug 3 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 8 – Jun 23 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 3 – Jul 19 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 3 – Nov 3 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 14747 is matched to the NOAA station Jamestown 4 Ene, NY, 6.9 km away, at 1,250 ft elevation (62 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jamestown 4 Ene, NY (used) | 1,250 ft | May 8 | Oct 13 |
| Little Valley, NY | 1,625 ft | May 17 | Oct 1 |
| Allegany Sp, NY | 1,500 ft | May 12 | Oct 9 |
| Chandlers Valley 1Se, PA | 1,490 ft | May 22 | Sep 30 |
Frost dates near Kennedy
- Falconer, NY 14733 · last May 8, first Oct 13
- Ellington, NY 14732 · last May 17, first Oct 1
- Gerry, NY 14740 · last May 8, first Oct 13
- Frewsburg, NY 14738 · last May 8, first Oct 13
- Randolph, NY 14772 · last May 8, first Oct 13
- East Randolph, NY 14730 · last May 8, first Oct 13
- Jamestown, NY 14702 · last May 8, first Oct 13
- Conewango Valley, NY 14726 · last May 17, first Oct 1
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Kennedy, NY?
- For ZIP code 14747, the average last spring frost (32°F) is May 8, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Jamestown 4 Ene, NY weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 25.
- When is the first frost in Kennedy, NY?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 13. 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 14747?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 158 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.