Frost dates for 14858Lindley, NY
The average last spring frost in Lindley is May 9 and the average first fall frost is October 12, giving a typical growing season of about 155 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- May 9
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 12
- Growing season
- 155 days
Safer after May 25 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Sep 29 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 187 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 21 · Jun 4 | Sep 19 · Oct 1 · Oct 14 | 134 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 25 · May 9 · May 25 | Sep 29 · Oct 12 · Oct 28 | 155 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Apr 16 · Apr 29 · May 14 | Oct 8 · Oct 26 · Nov 9 | 180 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Lindley
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 8 – Jun 14 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | May 25 – Jun 22 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Apr 8 – May 9 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Jun 8 – Jul 9 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Apr 25 – May 24 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Jun 8 – Jul 9 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Jun 8 – Jul 2 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | May 25 – Jul 9 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Jun 8 – Jul 9 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | May 25 – Jul 25 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | May 25 – Jun 22 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Jun 8 – Jul 9 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Jun 1 – Jun 24 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 8 – May 24 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Apr 8 – Jun 8 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 25 – Mar 24 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 25 – May 24 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 21 – Apr 24 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 25 – May 24 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 12 – Jun 22 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 12 – Jul 23 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 11 – Apr 8 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 8 – May 9 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 2 – Jul 2 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 2 – Aug 2 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 8 – Jun 24 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 2 – Aug 18 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 1 – May 15 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 19 – Aug 23 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 8 – May 29 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 2 – Sep 2 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 25 – May 15 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 25 – Aug 2 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 9 – Jun 24 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 2 – Jul 18 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 2 – Nov 2 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 14858 is matched to the NOAA station Cowanesque Dam, PA, 4.4 km away, at 1,150 ft elevation (139 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cowanesque Dam, PA (used) | 1,150 ft | May 9 | Oct 12 |
| Addison, NY | 999 ft | May 14 | Oct 5 |
| Corning, NY | 1,147 ft | May 17 | Oct 2 |
| Tioga Hammond Dam, PA | 1,230 ft | May 6 | Oct 10 |
Frost dates near Lindley
- Lawrenceville, PA 16929 · last May 9, first Oct 12
- Nelson, PA 16940 · last May 9, first Oct 12
- Tioga, PA 16946 · last May 6, first Oct 10
- Addison, NY 14801 · last May 14, first Oct 5
- Corning, NY 14830 · last May 17, first Oct 2
- Elkland, PA 16920 · last May 9, first Oct 12
- Millerton, PA 16936 · last May 6, first Oct 10
- Painted Post, NY 14870 · last May 14, first Oct 5
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Lindley, NY?
- For ZIP code 14858, the average last spring frost (32°F) is May 9, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Cowanesque Dam, PA weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 25.
- When is the first frost in Lindley, NY?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 12. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by September 29, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 14858?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 155 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.