Last frost date in Poughkeepsie, NY
The average last frost in Poughkeepsie is April 21. By May 4 the chance of another 32°F night drops to 1 in 10. The first fall frost usually arrives about October 21, which leaves 183 frost-free days. An early freeze before October 7 happens one year in ten.
- Safe after (10% risk)
- May 4
- Average first frost
- Oct 21
- Frost-free season
- 183 days
- Hard freeze (28°F) ends
- Apr 7
Frost likely Fri night, low 29°F
National Weather Service forecast, updated Oct 22, 12:24 UTC
- ThuOct 2235°possible frost
- FriOct 2329°frost
- SatOct 2430°frost
- SunOct 2533°possible frost
- MonOct 2640°
- TueOct 2736°possible frost
- WedOct 2838°
Planting calendar for Poughkeepsie
Windows count forward or back from the average frost dates above. Click a crop for dates across New York.
TomatoesApr 28–May 12
PumpkinsMay 5–May 19
SunflowersApr 21–May 12
CucumbersMay 5–May 12
CornApr 28–May 12
Sweet potatoesMay 12–May 26
WatermelonMay 5–May 19
Green beansApr 28–May 19
ZucchiniApr 28–May 12
OkraMay 12–May 26
PeppersMay 5–May 19
BasilApr 28–May 12
Butternut squashApr 28–May 12
CantaloupeMay 5–May 19
EggplantMay 5–May 19
PotatoesMar 24–Apr 7
OnionsMar 10–Mar 31
CarrotsMar 31–May 5
LettuceApr 7–Apr 28
BroccoliMar 24–Apr 7
BeetsMar 24–May 5
PeasMar 10–Mar 24
CabbageMar 24–Apr 7
RadishesMar 17–Apr 28
Brussels sproutsApr 7–Apr 21
SpinachMar 10–Mar 31
CilantroApr 7–Apr 28
KaleMar 24–Apr 7
Collard greensMar 24–Apr 7
TurnipsMar 24–Apr 7
DillApr 21–May 5
CeleryApr 28–May 5
CauliflowerApr 7–Apr 21
LeeksApr 7–Apr 21
Swiss chardApr 7–May 5
ParsleyApr 7–Apr 28
Tulip bulbsOct 7–Nov 11
GarlicSep 30–Nov 4
Daffodil bulbsSep 23–Nov 4
StrawberriesMar 24–Apr 7
AsparagusMar 24–Apr 7Frost probabilities
| Threshold | Spring, 90% chance later | Spring, 50% | Spring, 10% | Fall, 10% chance earlier | Fall, 50% | Fall, 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost, 32°F | Apr 6 | Apr 21 | May 4 | Oct 7 | Oct 21 | Nov 5 |
| Hard freeze, 28°F | Mar 28 | Apr 7 | Apr 22 | Oct 17 | Nov 2 | Nov 17 |
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 Poughkeepsie (USC00306820) sits 2.2 miles from the center of Poughkeepsie at 251 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 Poughkeepsie, NY?
The average last frost date in Poughkeepsie is April 21, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals. There is a 10% chance of frost after May 4.
When is the first frost in Poughkeepsie?
The first frost in fall usually comes around October 21. One year in ten it arrives before October 7.
How long is the growing season in Poughkeepsie?
About 183 days between the average last and first frost.
When should I plant tomatoes in Poughkeepsie?
Plant tomato seedlings outside from April 28 to May 12. Start seeds indoors six to eight weeks earlier.
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