Frost dates for 19053Feasterville Trevose, PA
The average last spring frost in Feasterville Trevose is April 21 and the average first fall frost is October 25, giving a typical growing season of about 185 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 21
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 25
- Growing season
- 185 days
Safer after May 7 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 11 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 169 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) | Apr 19 · May 3 · May 22 | Oct 1 · Oct 13 · Oct 29 | 162 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 6 · Apr 21 · May 7 | Oct 11 · Oct 25 · Nov 5 | 185 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 24 · Apr 8 · Apr 21 | Oct 20 · Nov 3 · Nov 16 | 209 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Feasterville Trevose
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 | Mar 21 – May 27 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | May 7 – Jul 5 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Mar 21 – Apr 21 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | May 21 – Jun 21 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Apr 7 – May 6 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | May 21 – Jun 21 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | May 21 – Jul 15 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | May 7 – Jun 21 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 21 – Jun 21 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | May 7 – Aug 7 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | May 7 – Jul 5 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | May 21 – Jun 21 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | May 14 – Jun 6 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 21 – May 6 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Mar 21 – May 21 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 7 – Mar 6 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 7 – May 6 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 3 – Apr 6 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 7 – May 6 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 25 – Jul 5 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 25 – Aug 5 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 21 – Mar 21 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 21 – Apr 21 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 15 – Jul 15 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 15 – Aug 15 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 21 – Jun 6 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 15 – Aug 31 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 14 – Apr 27 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 1 – Sep 5 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 21 – May 11 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 15 – Sep 15 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 7 – Apr 27 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 8 – Aug 15 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 21 – Jun 6 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 15 – Jul 31 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 15 – Nov 15 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 19053 is matched to the NOAA station Neshaminy Falls, PA, 3.3 km away, at 40 ft elevation (180 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neshaminy Falls, PA (used) | 40 ft | Apr 21 | Oct 25 |
| Philadelphia Ne Ap, PA | 100 ft | Apr 4 | Nov 7 |
| Willow Grove Nas, PA | 361 ft | Apr 11 | Nov 1 |
| Trenton Mercer Co Ap, NJ | 184 ft | Apr 10 | Nov 1 |
Frost dates near Feasterville Trevose
- Southampton, PA 18966 · last Apr 21, first Oct 25
- Philadelphia, PA 19116 · last Apr 4, first Nov 7
- Langhorne, PA 19048 · last Apr 21, first Oct 25
- Bryn Athyn, PA 19009 · last Apr 11, first Nov 1
- Bensalem, PA 19020 · last Apr 21, first Oct 25
- Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006 · last Apr 4, first Nov 7
- Richboro, PA 18954 · last Apr 11, first Nov 1
- Levittown, PA 19056 · last Apr 21, first Oct 25
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Feasterville Trevose, PA?
- For ZIP code 19053, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 21, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Neshaminy Falls, PA weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 7.
- When is the first frost in Feasterville Trevose, PA?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 25. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 11, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 19053?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 185 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.