Last frost date in Rome, New York

May 6

Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 22; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 20.

October 13

Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by September 29.

Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Rome Griffiss Airfield (USW00064775), 4 miles from Rome, elevation 519 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.

What to plant now

Frost dates for Rome, New York
Early yearAverageLate year
Last frost in springApr 22May 6May 20
First frost in fallSept 29Oct 13Oct 30

Frost-free days in an average year: 157

Light frost, frost and hard freeze in Rome
Chance in a yearAverage last in springAverage first in fall
Light frost (36°F)Every yearMay 17Oct 1
Frost (32°F)Every yearMay 6Oct 13
Hard freeze (28°F)Every yearApr 26Oct 27

Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 147

What to plant now in Rome

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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