Last frost date in Oneonta, New York
May 17
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 May 30.
October 3
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by September 20.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Emmons (USC00305113), 3 miles from Oneonta, elevation 1,225 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 17 | May 30 |
| First frost in fall | Sept 20 | Oct 3 | Oct 18 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 141
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | May 29 | Sept 22 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | May 17 | Oct 3 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | May 4 | Oct 16 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 167
What to plant now in Oneonta
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around May 20 Oneonta: May 17
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around September 30 Oneonta: October 3
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
- Utica 45 mi · last frost May 1
- Binghamton 50 mi · last frost May 2
- Gloversville 55 mi · last frost May 11
- Amsterdam 56 mi · last frost May 7
- Endicott 57 mi · last frost May 5
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