Last frost date in Atlantic City, NJ

Average last frost
March 26

Expect the last frost in Atlantic City around March 26. Frost after April 6 happens in only one year out of ten. The first fall frost usually arrives about November 21, which leaves 240 frost-free days. An early freeze before November 6 happens one year in ten.

Safe after (10% risk)
Apr 6
Average first frost
Nov 21
Frost-free season
240 days
Hard freeze (28°F) ends
Mar 15
Next 7 nights in Atlantic City

No frost in the next 7 nights

National Weather Service forecast, updated Oct 22, 12:57 UTC

  1. ThuOct 2248°
  2. FriOct 2344°
  3. SatOct 2444°
  4. SunOct 2546°
  5. MonOct 2650°
  6. TueOct 2753°
  7. WedOct 2853°
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecLast frost Mar 26First frost Nov 21240 frost-free daysBlue: chance of 32°F frost. Green: average frost-free season.JFMAMJJASOND240 frost-free days
Frost risk through the year at Atlantic City, 1.4 miles from Atlantic City.

Planting calendar for Atlantic City

Windows count forward or back from the average frost dates above. Click a crop for dates across New Jersey.

Start indoorsPlant outSow outdoorsFall plantingAverage last and first frost
Warm-season crops
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
TomatoesApr 2–Apr 16
PumpkinsApr 9–Apr 23
SunflowersMar 26–Apr 16
CucumbersApr 9–Apr 16
CornApr 2–Apr 16
Sweet potatoesApr 16–Apr 30
WatermelonApr 9–Apr 23
Green beansApr 2–Apr 23
ZucchiniApr 2–Apr 16
OkraApr 16–Apr 30
PeppersApr 9–Apr 23
BasilApr 2–Apr 16
Butternut squashApr 2–Apr 16
CantaloupeApr 9–Apr 23
EggplantApr 9–Apr 23
Cool-season crops
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PotatoesFeb 26–Mar 12
OnionsFeb 12–Mar 5
CarrotsMar 5–Apr 9
LettuceMar 12–Apr 2
BroccoliFeb 26–Mar 12
BeetsFeb 26–Apr 9
PeasFeb 12–Feb 26
CabbageFeb 26–Mar 12
RadishesFeb 19–Apr 2
Brussels sproutsMar 12–Mar 26
SpinachFeb 12–Mar 5
CilantroMar 12–Apr 2
KaleFeb 26–Mar 12
Collard greensFeb 26–Mar 12
TurnipsFeb 26–Mar 12
DillMar 26–Apr 9
CeleryApr 2–Apr 9
CauliflowerMar 12–Mar 26
LeeksMar 12–Mar 26
Swiss chardMar 12–Apr 9
ParsleyMar 12–Apr 2
Fall bulbs and garlic
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Tulip bulbsNov 7–Dec 12
GarlicOct 15–Nov 30
Daffodil bulbsOct 15–Nov 30
Perennials
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
StrawberriesFeb 26–Mar 12
AsparagusFeb 26–Mar 12

Frost probabilities

ThresholdSpring, 90% chance laterSpring, 50%Spring, 10%Fall, 10% chance earlierFall, 50%Fall, 90%
Light frost, 32°FMar 10Mar 26Apr 6Nov 6Nov 21Dec 7
Hard freeze, 28°FFeb 27Mar 15Mar 30Nov 16Dec 2Dec 22

Read the spring 10% column as the date after which only one year in ten still gets frost. That is the safer date for tomatoes, peppers and basil.

Where these numbers come from

NOAA station Atlantic City (USW00013724) sits 1.4 miles from the center of Atlantic City at 10 feet. Its averages cover 1991 to 2020. Low spots, valleys and open fields can keep getting frost a week or two after the station stops; city centers and lakeshores usually get less of it.

Questions

When is the last frost in Atlantic City, NJ?

The average last frost date in Atlantic City is March 26, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals. There is a 10% chance of frost after April 6.

When is the first frost in Atlantic City?

The first frost in fall usually comes around November 21. One year in ten it arrives before November 6.

How long is the growing season in Atlantic City?

About 240 days between the average last and first frost.

When should I plant tomatoes in Atlantic City?

Plant tomato seedlings outside from April 2 to April 16. Start seeds indoors six to eight weeks earlier.

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