Last frost date in Elmira, New York
May 6
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 24; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 21.
October 11
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by September 29.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Elmira (USC00302610), 1.4 miles from Elmira, elevation 947 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 24 | May 6 | May 21 |
| First frost in fall | Sept 29 | Oct 11 | Oct 27 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 158
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | May 18 | Oct 1 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | May 6 | Oct 11 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 25 | Oct 25 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 151
What to plant now in Elmira
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around May 10 Elmira: May 6
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 10 Elmira: 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.
Nearby in New York
- Corning 13 mi · last frost May 17
- Ithaca 29 mi · last frost May 11
- Endicott 38 mi · last frost May 5
- Binghamton 46 mi · last frost May 2
- Cortland 48 mi · last frost May 7
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