Frost dates for 14822Canaseraga, NY
The average last spring frost in Canaseraga is May 11 and the average first fall frost is October 8, giving a typical growing season of about 150 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- May 11
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 8
- Growing season
- 150 days
Safer after May 26 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Sep 26 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 189 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 7 · May 24 · Jun 6 | Sep 13 · Sep 28 · Oct 9 | 126 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 28 · May 11 · May 26 | Sep 26 · Oct 8 · Oct 25 | 150 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Apr 18 · May 1 · May 16 | Oct 5 · Oct 23 · Nov 7 | 174 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Canaseraga
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 10 – Jun 16 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | May 27 – Jun 18 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Apr 10 – May 11 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Jun 10 – Jul 11 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Apr 27 – May 26 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Jun 10 – Jul 11 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Jun 10 – Jun 28 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | May 27 – Jul 11 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Jun 10 – Jul 11 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | May 27 – Jul 21 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | May 27 – Jun 18 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Jun 10 – Jul 11 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Jun 3 – Jun 26 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 10 – May 26 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Apr 10 – Jun 10 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 27 – Mar 26 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 27 – May 26 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 23 – Apr 26 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 27 – May 26 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 8 – Jun 18 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 8 – Jul 19 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 13 – Apr 10 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 10 – May 11 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | May 29 – Jun 28 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jun 28 – Jul 29 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 10 – Jun 26 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 28 – Aug 14 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 3 – May 17 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 15 – Aug 19 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 10 – May 31 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 28 – Aug 29 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 27 – May 17 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 21 – Jul 29 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 11 – Jun 26 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | May 29 – Jul 14 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Sep 28 – Oct 29 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 14822 is matched to the NOAA station Hornell Almond Dam, NY, 14.3 km away, at 1,325 ft elevation (36 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hornell Almond Dam, NY (used) | 1,325 ft | May 11 | Oct 8 |
| Dansville, NY | 660 ft | May 4 | Oct 16 |
| Dansville Muni Ap, NY | 685 ft | May 1 | Oct 19 |
| Alfred, NY | 1,924 ft | May 18 | Oct 1 |
Frost dates near Canaseraga
- Swain, NY 14884 · last May 18, first Oct 1
- Arkport, NY 14807 · last May 18, first Oct 1
- Dansville, NY 14437 · last May 4, first Oct 16
- Dalton, NY 14836 · last May 21, first Sep 30
- Almond, NY 14804 · last May 18, first Oct 1
- Perkinsville, NY 14529 · last May 1, first Oct 19
- Nunda, NY 14517 · last Apr 30, first Oct 17
- Hunt, NY 14846 · last May 7, first Oct 10
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Canaseraga, NY?
- For ZIP code 14822, the average last spring frost (32°F) is May 11, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Hornell Almond Dam, NY weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 26.
- When is the first frost in Canaseraga, NY?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 8. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by September 26, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 14822?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 150 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.