Last frost date in Dunkirk, New York
April 30
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 18; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 15.
October 23
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 6.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Dunkirk (USC00302197), 0.6 miles from Dunkirk, elevation 631 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 18 | Apr 30 | May 15 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 6 | Oct 23 | Nov 9 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 175
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | May 11 | Oct 10 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 30 | Oct 23 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 19 | Nov 8 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 125
What to plant now in Dunkirk
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 30 Dunkirk: April 30
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 20 Dunkirk: October 23
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
- Jamestown 27 mi · last frost May 8
- Buffalo 37 mi · last frost Apr 24
- Niagara Falls 45 mi · last frost Apr 26
- North Tonawanda 46 mi · last frost May 6
- Olean 53 mi · last frost May 7
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