Frost dates for 14865Montour Falls, NY
The average last spring frost in Montour Falls is May 9 and the average first fall frost is October 9, giving a typical growing season of about 151 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- May 9
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 9
- Growing season
- 151 days
Safer after May 24 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Sep 28 (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 3 · May 22 · Jun 4 | Sep 15 · Sep 29 · Oct 9 | 128 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 26 · May 9 · May 24 | Sep 28 · Oct 9 · Oct 24 | 151 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Apr 15 · Apr 29 · May 15 | Oct 7 · Oct 23 · Nov 5 | 174 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Montour Falls
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 19 |
| 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 – Jun 29 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | May 25 – Jul 9 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Jun 8 – Jul 9 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | May 25 – Jul 22 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | May 25 – Jun 19 |
| 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 9 – Jun 19 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 9 – Jul 20 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 11 – Apr 8 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 8 – May 9 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | May 30 – Jun 29 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jun 29 – Jul 30 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 8 – Jun 24 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 29 – Aug 15 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 1 – May 15 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 16 – Aug 20 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 8 – May 29 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 29 – Aug 30 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 25 – May 15 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 22 – Jul 30 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 9 – Jun 24 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | May 30 – Jul 15 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Sep 29 – Oct 30 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 14865 is matched to the NOAA station Elmira Corning Rgnl Ap, NY, 20.9 km away, at 955 ft elevation (476 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elmira Corning Rgnl Ap, NY (used) | 955 ft | May 9 | Oct 9 |
| Mecklenburg 4Sw, NY | 1,510 ft | May 10 | Oct 8 |
| Elmira, NY | 947 ft | May 6 | Oct 11 |
| Corning, NY | 1,147 ft | May 17 | Oct 2 |
Frost dates near Montour Falls
- Odessa, NY 14869 · last May 10, first Oct 8
- Watkins Glen, NY 14891 · last May 9, first Oct 9
- Alpine, NY 14805 · last May 10, first Oct 8
- Millport, NY 14864 · last May 9, first Oct 9
- Burdett, NY 14818 · last May 10, first Oct 8
- Reading Center, NY 14876 · last May 10, first Oct 8
- Pine Valley, NY 14872 · last May 10, first Oct 8
- Beaver Dams, NY 14812 · last May 10, first Oct 8
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Montour Falls, NY?
- For ZIP code 14865, the average last spring frost (32°F) is May 9, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Elmira Corning Rgnl Ap, NY weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 24.
- When is the first frost in Montour Falls, NY?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 9. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by September 28, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 14865?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 151 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.