Last frost date in Hempstead, New York
April 2
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by March 18; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after April 16.
November 12
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 31.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Mineola (USC00305377), 2 miles from Hempstead, elevation 96 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
This station is also the nearest one for Floral Park, Garden City, Glen Cove, Mineola, New Hyde Park and Westbury, so their frost dates are the same as Hempstead's.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Mar 18 | Apr 2 | Apr 16 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 31 | Nov 12 | Dec 1 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 224
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | Apr 16 | Oct 31 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 2 | Nov 12 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Mar 20 | Nov 25 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 83
What to plant now in Hempstead
- Mustard greensAug 15 – Nov 1Now
- Garden peasSept 1 – Nov 1Now
- ParsleySept 1 – Nov 15Now
- RadishesSept 1 – Nov 15Now
- SpinachSept 15 – Nov 1Now
- Corn saladOct 1 – Dec 1Now
- Onion setsOct 1 – Dec 1Now
- Upland cressOct 1 – Dec 1Now
- Asparagus plantsDec 1 – Jan 1Soon
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around March 30 Hempstead: April 2
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around November 10 Hempstead: November 12
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
- Freeport 4 mi · last frost Apr 7
- Valley Stream 5 mi · last frost Apr 2
- Massapequa Park 9 mi · last frost Apr 3
- Lindenhurst 13 mi · last frost Apr 6
- New York 17 mi · last frost Apr 1
Updated