Last frost date in Poughkeepsie, New York
April 21
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 6; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 4.
October 21
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 7.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Poughkeepsie (USC00306820), 2.2 miles from Poughkeepsie, elevation 251 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 6 | Apr 21 | May 4 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 7 | Oct 21 | Nov 5 |
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 2 | Oct 10 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 21 | Oct 21 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 7 | Nov 2 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 135
What to plant now in Poughkeepsie
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 20 Poughkeepsie: April 21
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 20 Poughkeepsie: October 21
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
- Newburgh 14 mi · last frost Apr 29
- Kingston 17 mi · last frost May 14
- Kiryas Joel 28 mi · last frost Apr 10
- Peekskill 28 mi · last frost Apr 30
- Middletown 31 mi · last frost Apr 21
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