Last frost date in Paterson, 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 May 1.
October 28
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 13.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Little Falls (USC00284887), 3.9 miles from Paterson, elevation 150 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
This station is also the nearest one for Clifton, Glen Rock, Hawthorne, Ridgewood, Totowa and Woodland Park, so their frost dates are the same as Paterson's.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Apr 1 | Apr 15 | May 1 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 13 | Oct 28 | Nov 9 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 195
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | Apr 27 | Oct 17 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 15 | Oct 28 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 2 | Nov 7 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 117
What to plant now in Paterson
- Corn saladSept 15 – Nov 1Now
- Upland cressSept 15 – Nov 1Now
- Rhubarb plantsNov 1 – Dec 1Soon
- Asparagus plantsNov 15 – Jan 1Soon
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 10 Paterson: April 15
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 30 Paterson: October 28
Planting dates: USDA Home and Garden Bulletin No. 9 (1967), “Suburban and Farm Vegetable Gardens,” tables 4 and 5. How we match the table.
Nearby in New Jersey
- Passaic 4 mi · last frost Apr 3
- Lincoln Park 7 mi · last frost Apr 14
- Ramsey 10 mi · last frost Apr 19
- Union City 12 mi · last frost Mar 30
- Kinnelon 13 mi · last frost Apr 25
Updated