Last frost date in Saratoga Springs, NY
The average last frost in Saratoga Springs is May 2. By May 17 the chance of another 32°F night drops to 1 in 10. The first fall frost usually arrives about October 7, which leaves 158 frost-free days. An early freeze before September 27 happens one year in ten.
- Safe after (10% risk)
- May 17
- Average first frost
- Oct 7
- Frost-free season
- 158 days
- Hard freeze (28°F) ends
- Apr 20
Frost likely tonight, low 32°F
National Weather Service forecast, updated Oct 22, 12:57 UTC
- ThuOct 2232°frost
- FriOct 2328°hard freeze
- SatOct 2428°hard freeze
- SunOct 2533°possible frost
- MonOct 2639°
- TueOct 2732°frost
- WedOct 2836°possible frost
Planting calendar for Saratoga Springs
Windows count forward or back from the average frost dates above. Click a crop for dates across New York.
TomatoesMay 9–May 23
PumpkinsMay 16–May 30
SunflowersMay 2–May 23
CucumbersMay 16–May 23
CornMay 9–May 23
Sweet potatoesMay 23–Jun 6
WatermelonMay 16–May 30
Green beansMay 9–May 30
ZucchiniMay 9–May 23
OkraMay 23–Jun 6
PeppersMay 16–May 30
BasilMay 9–May 23
Butternut squashMay 9–May 23
CantaloupeMay 16–May 30
EggplantMay 16–May 30
PotatoesApr 4–Apr 18
OnionsMar 21–Apr 11
CarrotsApr 11–May 16
LettuceApr 18–May 9
BroccoliApr 4–Apr 18
BeetsApr 4–May 16
PeasMar 21–Apr 4
CabbageApr 4–Apr 18
RadishesMar 28–May 9
Brussels sproutsApr 18–May 2
SpinachMar 21–Apr 11
CilantroApr 18–May 9
KaleApr 4–Apr 18
Collard greensApr 4–Apr 18
TurnipsApr 4–Apr 18
DillMay 2–May 16
CeleryMay 9–May 16
CauliflowerApr 18–May 2
LeeksApr 18–May 2
Swiss chardApr 18–May 16
ParsleyApr 18–May 9
Tulip bulbsSep 23–Oct 28
GarlicSep 16–Oct 21
Daffodil bulbsSep 9–Oct 21
StrawberriesApr 4–Apr 18
AsparagusApr 4–Apr 18Frost probabilities
| Threshold | Spring, 90% chance later | Spring, 50% | Spring, 10% | Fall, 10% chance earlier | Fall, 50% | Fall, 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost, 32°F | Apr 21 | May 2 | May 17 | Sep 27 | Oct 7 | Oct 25 |
| Hard freeze, 28°F | Apr 8 | Apr 20 | May 4 | Oct 5 | Oct 21 | Nov 5 |
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 Saratoga Springs 4 SW (USC00307484) sits 2.8 miles from the center of Saratoga Springs at 326 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 Saratoga Springs, NY?
The average last frost date in Saratoga Springs is May 2, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals. There is a 10% chance of frost after May 17.
When is the first frost in Saratoga Springs?
The first frost in fall usually comes around October 7. One year in ten it arrives before September 27.
How long is the growing season in Saratoga Springs?
About 158 days between the average last and first frost.
When should I plant tomatoes in Saratoga Springs?
Plant tomato seedlings outside from May 9 to May 23. Start seeds indoors six to eight weeks earlier.
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- NewburghApr 29
- MiddletownApr 21
- SyracuseApr 29