Last frost date in Olean, New York
May 7
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 23; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 22.
October 11
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by September 29.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Olean (USC00306196), 1.1 miles from Olean, elevation 1,420 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 23 | May 7 | May 22 |
| First frost in fall | Sept 29 | Oct 11 | Oct 25 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 156
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | May 20 | Oct 1 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | May 7 | Oct 11 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 26 | Oct 24 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 150
What to plant now in Olean
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around May 10 Olean: May 7
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 10 Olean: October 11
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
- Jamestown 41 mi · last frost May 8
- Dunkirk 53 mi · last frost Apr 30
- Buffalo 60 mi · last frost Apr 24
- Batavia 65 mi · last frost May 3
- North Tonawanda 70 mi · last frost May 6
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