Last frost date in Watertown, New York
May 2
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 20; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 17.
October 13
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 1.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Watertown (USC00309000), 1.7 miles from Watertown, elevation 497 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 20 | May 2 | May 17 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 1 | Oct 13 | Oct 28 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 163
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | May 13 | Oct 2 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | May 2 | Oct 13 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 22 | Oct 25 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 144
What to plant now in Watertown
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 30 Watertown: May 2
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 10 Watertown: October 13
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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