Last frost date in Atlantic City, New Jersey

March 26

Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by March 10; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after April 6.

November 21

Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by November 6.

Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Atlantic City (USW00013724), 1.4 miles from Atlantic City, elevation 10 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.

What to plant now

Frost dates for Atlantic City, New Jersey
Early yearAverageLate year
Last frost in springMar 10Mar 26Apr 6
First frost in fallNov 6Nov 21Dec 7

Frost-free days in an average year: 240

Light frost, frost and hard freeze in Atlantic City
Chance in a yearAverage last in springAverage first in fall
Light frost (36°F)Every yearApr 4Nov 10
Frost (32°F)Every yearMar 26Nov 21
Hard freeze (28°F)Every yearMar 15Dec 2

Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 56

What to plant now in Atlantic City

Planting dates: USDA Home and Garden Bulletin No. 9 (1967), “Suburban and Farm Vegetable Gardens,” tables 4 and 5. How we match the table.

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