Last frost date in Glens Falls, New York
May 17
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by May 1; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 31.
September 29
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by September 17.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Glens Falls Farm (USC00303284), 1.9 miles from Glens Falls, elevation 504 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | May 1 | May 17 | May 31 |
| First frost in fall | Sept 17 | Sept 29 | Oct 10 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 135
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | May 28 | Sept 19 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | May 17 | Sept 29 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | May 5 | Oct 7 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 158
What to plant now in Glens Falls
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around May 20 Glens Falls: May 17
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around September 30 Glens Falls: September 29
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
- Saratoga Springs 18 mi · last frost May 2
- Amsterdam 38 mi · last frost May 7
- Gloversville 40 mi · last frost May 11
- Troy 40 mi · last frost Apr 19
- Albany 45 mi · last frost Apr 27
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