Last frost date in Binghamton, New York
May 2
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 19; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 18.
October 11
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by September 28.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Binghamton (USW00004725), 7.8 miles from Binghamton, elevation 1,606 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
This station is also the nearest one for Johnson City, so its frost dates are the same as Binghamton's.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Apr 19 | May 2 | May 18 |
| First frost in fall | Sept 28 | Oct 11 | Oct 29 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 162
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | May 13 | Sept 30 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | May 2 | Oct 11 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 22 | Oct 26 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 142
What to plant now in Binghamton
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 30 Binghamton: May 2
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 10 Binghamton: October 11
Planting dates: USDA Home and Garden Bulletin No. 9 (1967), “Suburban and Farm Vegetable Gardens,” tables 4 and 5. How we match the table.