Last frost date in Cortland, New York
May 7
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 23; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 23.
October 8
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by September 27.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Freeville 1 NE (USC00303050), 9.6 miles from Cortland, elevation 1,050 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 23 | May 7 | May 23 |
| First frost in fall | Sept 27 | Oct 8 | Oct 25 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 154
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | May 19 | Sept 29 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | May 7 | Oct 8 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 25 | Oct 24 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 156
What to plant now in Cortland
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around May 10 Cortland: May 7
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 10 Cortland: October 8
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
- Ithaca 20 mi · last frost May 11
- Auburn 30 mi · last frost May 2
- Syracuse 30 mi · last frost Apr 29
- Endicott 35 mi · last frost May 5
- Binghamton 37 mi · last frost May 2
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