Last frost date in Buffalo, New York
April 24
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 11; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 9.
October 26
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 10.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Buffalo (USW00014733), 7.3 miles from Buffalo, elevation 693 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
This station is also the nearest one for Depew, Lackawanna and Lancaster, so their frost dates are the same as Buffalo's.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Apr 11 | Apr 24 | May 9 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 10 | Oct 26 | Nov 9 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 183
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | May 4 | Oct 13 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 24 | Oct 26 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 13 | Nov 6 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 124
What to plant now in Buffalo
- Corn saladSept 15 – Nov 1Now
- Upland cressSept 15 – Nov 1Now
- Rhubarb plantsNov 1 – Dec 1Soon
- Asparagus plantsNov 15 – Jan 1Soon
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 20 Buffalo: April 24
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 30 Buffalo: October 26
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
- North Tonawanda 11 mi · last frost May 6
- Niagara Falls 16 mi · last frost Apr 26
- Lockport 21 mi · last frost Apr 26
- Batavia 35 mi · last frost May 3
- Dunkirk 37 mi · last frost Apr 30
Updated