Last frost date in Plattsburgh, New York

May 6

Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 24; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 19.

October 5

Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by September 23.

Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Plattsburgh International AP (USW00064776), 2.9 miles from Plattsburgh, elevation 234 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.

What to plant now

Frost dates for Plattsburgh, New York
Early yearAverageLate year
Last frost in springApr 24May 6May 19
First frost in fallSept 23Oct 5Oct 22

Frost-free days in an average year: 152

Light frost, frost and hard freeze in Plattsburgh
Chance in a yearAverage last in springAverage first in fall
Light frost (36°F)Every yearMay 19Sept 24
Frost (32°F)Every yearMay 6Oct 5
Hard freeze (28°F)Every yearApr 25Oct 19

Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 154

What to plant now in Plattsburgh

Planting dates: USDA Home and Garden Bulletin No. 9 (1967), “Suburban and Farm Vegetable Gardens,” tables 4 and 5. How we match the table.

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