Last frost date in York, Pennsylvania
April 26
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 7; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 13.
October 19
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 5.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station York 3 Ssw Pump Stn (USC00369933), 3.5 miles from York, elevation 390 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 7 | Apr 26 | May 13 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 5 | Oct 19 | Nov 1 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 177
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | May 8 | Oct 8 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 26 | Oct 19 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 8 | Oct 31 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 120
What to plant now in York
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 30 York: April 26
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 20 York: October 19
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
- Columbia 13 mi · last frost Apr 30
- Elizabethtown 15 mi · last frost Apr 9
- Hanover 17 mi · last frost Apr 24
- Mechanicsburg 22 mi · last frost Apr 9
- Harrisburg 23 mi · last frost Apr 15
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