Last frost date in Middletown, New York
April 21
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 9; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 5.
October 22
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 5.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Middletown 2 NW (USC00305310), 1.7 miles from Middletown, elevation 700 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 9 | Apr 21 | May 5 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 5 | Oct 22 | Nov 4 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 182
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | May 1 | Oct 8 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 21 | Oct 22 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 10 | Nov 2 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 123
What to plant now in Middletown
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 20 Middletown: April 21
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 20 Middletown: October 22
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
- Kiryas Joel 15 mi · last frost Apr 10
- Newburgh 21 mi · last frost Apr 29
- Suffern 27 mi · last frost Apr 19
- Peekskill 28 mi · last frost Apr 30
- Poughkeepsie 31 mi · last frost Apr 21
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