Last frost date in Burlington, New Jersey

April 15

Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 1; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after April 29.

October 29

Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 14.

Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Philadelphia/mt Holly WFO (USC00286964), 4.9 miles from Burlington, elevation 63 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.

What to plant now

Frost dates for Burlington, New Jersey
Early yearAverageLate year
Last frost in springApr 1Apr 15Apr 29
First frost in fallOct 14Oct 29Nov 10

Frost-free days in an average year: 196

Light frost, frost and hard freeze in Burlington
Chance in a yearAverage last in springAverage first in fall
Light frost (36°F)Every yearApr 28Oct 17
Frost (32°F)Every yearApr 15Oct 29
Hard freeze (28°F)Every yearApr 1Nov 7

Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 111

What to plant now in Burlington

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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