Last frost date in Kingston, New York
May 14
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 30; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after June 1.
September 28
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by September 14.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Rhinebeck 4SE (USC00307035), 7.3 miles from Kingston, elevation 301 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 30 | May 14 | June 1 |
| First frost in fall | Sept 14 | Sept 28 | Oct 11 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 134
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | May 29 | Sept 19 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | May 14 | Sept 28 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | May 2 | Oct 7 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 185
What to plant now in Kingston
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around May 10 Kingston: May 14
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around September 30 Kingston: September 28
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
- Poughkeepsie 17 mi · last frost Apr 21
- Newburgh 30 mi · last frost Apr 29
- Middletown 40 mi · last frost Apr 21
- Kiryas Joel 42 mi · last frost Apr 10
- Peekskill 45 mi · last frost Apr 30
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