Frost dates for 15724Cherry Tree, PA
The average last spring frost in Cherry Tree is May 10 and the average first fall frost is October 5, giving a typical growing season of about 149 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- May 10
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 5
- Growing season
- 149 days
Safer after May 28 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Sep 24 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 188 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 24 · Jun 6 | Sep 12 · Sep 26 · Oct 8 | 125 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 25 · May 10 · May 28 | Sep 24 · Oct 5 · Oct 21 | 149 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Apr 15 · Apr 29 · May 18 | Oct 3 · Oct 18 · Nov 3 | 171 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Cherry Tree
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 9 – Jun 15 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | May 26 – Jun 15 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Apr 9 – May 10 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Jun 9 – Jul 10 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Apr 26 – May 25 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Jun 9 – Jul 10 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Jun 9 – Jun 25 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | May 26 – Jul 10 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Jun 9 – Jul 10 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | May 26 – Jul 18 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | May 26 – Jun 15 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Jun 9 – Jul 10 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Jun 2 – Jun 25 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 9 – May 25 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Apr 9 – Jun 9 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 26 – Mar 25 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 26 – May 25 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 22 – Apr 25 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 26 – May 25 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 5 – Jun 15 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 5 – Jul 16 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 12 – Apr 9 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 9 – May 10 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | May 26 – Jun 25 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jun 25 – Jul 26 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 9 – Jun 25 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 25 – Aug 11 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 2 – May 16 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 12 – Aug 16 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 9 – May 30 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 25 – Aug 26 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 26 – May 16 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 18 – Jul 26 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 10 – Jun 25 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | May 26 – Jul 11 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Sep 25 – Oct 26 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 15724 is matched to the NOAA station Prince Gallitzin Sp, PA, 27.2 km away, at 1,520 ft elevation (78 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Gallitzin Sp, PA (used) | 1,520 ft | May 10 | Oct 5 |
| Indiana 3 Se, PA | 1,102 ft | May 8 | Oct 13 |
| Grampian 1E, PA | 1,510 ft | May 4 | Oct 13 |
| Ebensburg Sewage Plt, PA | 1,940 ft | May 17 | Oct 2 |
Frost dates near Cherry Tree
- Arcadia, PA 15712 · last May 10, first Oct 5
- Hillsdale, PA 15746 · last May 10, first Oct 5
- Gipsy, PA 15741 · last May 10, first Oct 5
- Commodore, PA 15729 · last May 10, first Oct 5
- Burnside, PA 15721 · last May 10, first Oct 5
- Emeigh, PA 15738 · last May 10, first Oct 5
- Westover, PA 16692 · last May 10, first Oct 5
- Glen Campbell, PA 15742 · last May 6, first Oct 14
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Cherry Tree, PA?
- For ZIP code 15724, the average last spring frost (32°F) is May 10, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Prince Gallitzin Sp, PA weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 28.
- When is the first frost in Cherry Tree, PA?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 5. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by September 24, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 15724?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 149 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.