Last frost date in Saratoga Springs, New York
May 2
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 21; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 17.
October 7
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by September 27.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Saratoga Springs 4 SW (USC00307484), 2.8 miles from Saratoga Springs, elevation 326 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 21 | May 2 | May 17 |
| First frost in fall | Sept 27 | Oct 7 | Oct 25 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 158
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | May 15 | Sept 29 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | May 2 | Oct 7 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 20 | Oct 21 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 144
What to plant now in Saratoga Springs
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 30 Saratoga Springs: May 2
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 10 Saratoga Springs: October 7
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
- Glens Falls 18 mi · last frost May 17
- Amsterdam 23 mi · last frost May 7
- Troy 24 mi · last frost Apr 19
- Albany 28 mi · last frost Apr 27
- Gloversville 29 mi · last frost May 11
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