Last frost date in New Kensington, Pennsylvania
April 16
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by March 31; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 2.
November 2
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 20.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Natrona Lock 4 (USC00366151), 3.4 miles from New Kensington, elevation 760 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
This station is also the nearest one for Lower Burrell, so its frost dates are the same as New Kensington's.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Mar 31 | Apr 16 | May 2 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 20 | Nov 2 | Nov 16 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 199
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | Apr 29 | Oct 21 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 16 | Nov 2 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 3 | Nov 14 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 117
What to plant now in New Kensington
- 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 New Kensington: April 16
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 30 New Kensington: November 2
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 Pennsylvania
- Plum 5 mi · last frost Apr 16
- Monroeville 10 mi · last frost Apr 22
- Wilkinsburg 11 mi · last frost Apr 5
- Pittsburgh 15 mi · last frost Apr 18
- McKeesport 17 mi · last frost May 2
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