Last frost date in Albany, New York
April 27
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 16; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 11.
October 15
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 3.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Albany AP (USW00014735), 5.4 miles from Albany, elevation 312 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
This station is also the nearest one for Schenectady, so its frost dates are the same as Albany's.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Apr 16 | Apr 27 | May 11 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 3 | Oct 15 | Nov 1 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 169
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | May 8 | Oct 4 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 27 | Oct 15 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 16 | Oct 28 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 136
What to plant now in Albany
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 30 Albany: April 27
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 10 Albany: October 15
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 York
- Troy 8 mi · last frost Apr 19
- Amsterdam 28 mi · last frost May 7
- Saratoga Springs 28 mi · last frost May 2
- Gloversville 38 mi · last frost May 11
- Glens Falls 45 mi · last frost May 17
Updated