Last frost date in Corning, New York
May 17
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 30; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 31.
October 2
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by September 21.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Corning (USC00301787), 1.2 miles from Corning, elevation 1,147 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 30 | May 17 | May 31 |
| First frost in fall | Sept 21 | Oct 2 | Oct 16 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 139
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | May 29 | Sept 24 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | May 17 | Oct 2 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | May 4 | Oct 13 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 163
What to plant now in Corning
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around May 20 Corning: May 17
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around September 30 Corning: October 2
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
- Elmira 13 mi · last frost May 6
- Ithaca 35 mi · last frost May 11
- Geneva 50 mi · last frost Apr 30
- Endicott 51 mi · last frost May 5
- Canandaigua 52 mi · last frost Apr 29
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