Last frost date in Troy, New York
April 19
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 3.
October 26
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 11.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Troy L&d (USC00308600), 1.2 miles from Troy, elevation 15 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
This station is also the nearest one for Cohoes and Watervliet, so their frost dates are the same as Troy's.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Apr 6 | Apr 19 | May 3 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 11 | Oct 26 | Nov 10 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 190
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | May 1 | Oct 13 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 19 | Oct 26 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 7 | Nov 6 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 131
What to plant now in Troy
- Corn saladSept 15 – Nov 1Now
- Upland cressSept 15 – Nov 1Now
- Rhubarb plantsNov 1 – Dec 1Soon
- Asparagus plantsNov 15 – Jan 1Soon
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 20 Troy: April 19
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 30 Troy: October 26
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
- Albany 8 mi · last frost Apr 27
- Saratoga Springs 24 mi · last frost May 2
- Amsterdam 30 mi · last frost May 7
- Glens Falls 40 mi · last frost May 17
- Gloversville 40 mi · last frost May 11
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