Last frost date in Rochester, New York
April 24
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 12; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 8.
October 25
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 8.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Rochester Gtr International AP (USW00014768), 4.8 miles from Rochester, elevation 533 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 12 | Apr 24 | May 8 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 8 | Oct 25 | Nov 7 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 181
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | May 4 | Oct 11 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 24 | Oct 25 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 14 | Nov 6 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 129
What to plant now in Rochester
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 20 Rochester: April 24
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 20 Rochester: October 25
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
- Canandaigua 26 mi · last frost Apr 29
- Batavia 31 mi · last frost May 3
- Geneva 38 mi · last frost Apr 30
- Lockport 54 mi · last frost Apr 26
- Auburn 55 mi · last frost May 2
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