Last frost date in Fulton, New York

April 27

Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 13; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 9.

October 24

Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 4.

Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Fulton (USC00303087), 1.6 miles from Fulton, elevation 360 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.

What to plant now

Frost dates for Fulton, New York
Early yearAverageLate year
Last frost in springApr 13Apr 27May 9
First frost in fallOct 4Oct 24Nov 8

Frost-free days in an average year: 180

Light frost, frost and hard freeze in Fulton
Chance in a yearAverage last in springAverage first in fall
Light frost (36°F)Every yearMay 7Oct 7
Frost (32°F)Every yearApr 27Oct 24
Hard freeze (28°F)Every yearApr 14Nov 5

Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 132

What to plant now in Fulton

Planting dates: USDA Home and Garden Bulletin No. 9 (1967), “Suburban and Farm Vegetable Gardens,” tables 4 and 5. How we match the table.

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