Last frost date in Batavia, New York
May 3
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 21; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 18.
October 16
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 1.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Batavia (USC00300443), 2.2 miles from Batavia, elevation 913 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Apr 21 | May 3 | May 18 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 1 | Oct 16 | Oct 29 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 165
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | May 11 | Oct 4 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | May 3 | Oct 16 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 23 | Oct 29 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 131
What to plant now in Batavia
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 30 Batavia: May 3
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 20 Batavia: October 16
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
- Lockport 29 mi · last frost Apr 26
- Rochester 31 mi · last frost Apr 24
- North Tonawanda 35 mi · last frost May 6
- Buffalo 35 mi · last frost Apr 24
- Niagara Falls 43 mi · last frost Apr 26
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