Last frost date in West New York, NJ
Expect the last frost in West New York around March 30. Frost after April 9 happens in only one year out of ten. The first fall frost usually arrives about November 20, which leaves 236 frost-free days. An early freeze before November 6 happens one year in ten.
- Safe after (10% risk)
- Apr 9
- Average first frost
- Nov 20
- Frost-free season
- 236 days
- Hard freeze (28°F) ends
- Mar 19
No frost in the next 7 nights
National Weather Service forecast, updated Oct 22, 12:57 UTC
- ThuOct 2245°
- FriOct 2341°
- SatOct 2442°
- SunOct 2545°
- MonOct 2650°
- TueOct 2749°
- WedOct 2849°
Planting calendar for West New York
Windows count forward or back from the average frost dates above. Click a crop for dates across New Jersey.
TomatoesApr 6–Apr 20
PumpkinsApr 13–Apr 27
SunflowersMar 30–Apr 20
CucumbersApr 13–Apr 20
CornApr 6–Apr 20
Sweet potatoesApr 20–May 4
WatermelonApr 13–Apr 27
Green beansApr 6–Apr 27
ZucchiniApr 6–Apr 20
OkraApr 20–May 4
PeppersApr 13–Apr 27
BasilApr 6–Apr 20
Butternut squashApr 6–Apr 20
CantaloupeApr 13–Apr 27
EggplantApr 13–Apr 27
PotatoesMar 2–Mar 16
OnionsFeb 16–Mar 9
CarrotsMar 9–Apr 13
LettuceMar 16–Apr 6
BroccoliMar 2–Mar 16
BeetsMar 2–Apr 13
PeasFeb 16–Mar 2
CabbageMar 2–Mar 16
RadishesFeb 23–Apr 6
Brussels sproutsMar 16–Mar 30
SpinachFeb 16–Mar 9
CilantroMar 16–Apr 6
KaleMar 2–Mar 16
Collard greensMar 2–Mar 16
TurnipsMar 2–Mar 16
DillMar 30–Apr 13
CeleryApr 6–Apr 13
CauliflowerMar 16–Mar 30
LeeksMar 16–Mar 30
Swiss chardMar 16–Apr 13
ParsleyMar 16–Apr 6
Tulip bulbsNov 6–Dec 11
GarlicOct 15–Nov 30
Daffodil bulbsOct 15–Nov 30
StrawberriesMar 2–Mar 16
AsparagusMar 2–Mar 16Frost probabilities
| Threshold | Spring, 90% chance later | Spring, 50% | Spring, 10% | Fall, 10% chance earlier | Fall, 50% | Fall, 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost, 32°F | Mar 14 | Mar 30 | Apr 9 | Nov 6 | Nov 20 | Dec 6 |
| Hard freeze, 28°F | Mar 5 | Mar 19 | Apr 2 | Nov 15 | Dec 1 | Dec 16 |
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 NEW York Central Park Tower (USW00094728) sits 2.2 miles from the center of West New York at 130 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 West New York, NJ?
The average last frost date in West New York is March 30, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals. There is a 10% chance of frost after April 9.
When is the first frost in West New York?
The first frost in fall usually comes around November 20. One year in ten it arrives before November 6.
How long is the growing season in West New York?
About 236 days between the average last and first frost.
When should I plant tomatoes in West New York?
Plant tomato seedlings outside from April 6 to April 20. Start seeds indoors six to eight weeks earlier.
Nearby in New Jersey
- Union CityMar 30
- Cliffside ParkMar 30
- HobokenMar 30
- SecaucusApr 3
- Palisades ParkApr 3
- Fort LeeApr 3
- Jersey CityApr 4
- KearnyApr 4
- HackensackApr 3
- LodiApr 3
- EnglewoodApr 3
- PassaicApr 3