Barnegat, NJ frost dates
Last spring frostApr 1median date
First fall frostNov 15median date
Growing season228 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone7aZone 7a
How Barnegat compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Barnegat falls between March 16 and April 15, a 30-day window. The first fall frost falls between November 2 and December 4.
- The median last frost is 15 days earlier than the New Jersey median of Apr 16.
- Its 228-day growing season is longer than 95% of the 582 New Jersey places with a regular frost season (state median 194 days).
- The last frost is 15 days earlier than the zone 7a median of Apr 16. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 7a chart.
- The weather station records an average of 71 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Toms River, NJ, 22 km away, the last frost here is 22 days earlier than there and the growing season is 48 days longer.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | March 16 |
| 50% (median) | April 1 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | April 15 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | November 2 |
| 50% (median) | November 15 |
| 90% (late) | December 4 |
Frost here means 32°F (0°C). A median date means half of years have their last frost earlier and half later.
Planting calendar for Barnegat, NJ
Barnegat, NJ frost dates — last frost Apr 1, first frost Nov 15, zone 7a. whenisthelastfrost.com
Crop
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Start indoors: Jan 7 to Jan 21Transplant outside: Mar 4 to Mar 18
Start indoors: Jan 21 to Feb 4Transplant outside: Apr 15 to Apr 29
Start indoors: Jan 21 to Feb 4Transplant outside: Apr 15 to Apr 29
Start indoors: Feb 4 to Feb 18Transplant outside: Apr 8 to Apr 22
Start indoors: Feb 4 to Feb 18Transplant outside: Mar 11 to Mar 25Sow outdoors: Mar 4 to Apr 8Plant for fall: Sep 20 to Oct 18
Start indoors: Feb 4 to Feb 18Transplant outside: Mar 4 to Mar 18Sow outdoors: Mar 4 to Mar 18Plant for fall: Sep 6 to Sep 27
Start indoors: Feb 4 to Feb 18Transplant outside: Mar 18 to Apr 1Plant for fall: Aug 9 to Aug 30
Start indoors: Feb 4 to Feb 18Transplant outside: Mar 11 to Mar 25Plant for fall: Aug 9 to Aug 30
Start indoors: Feb 4 to Feb 18Transplant outside: Mar 18 to Apr 1Plant for fall: Aug 9 to Aug 30
Start indoors: Feb 18 to Mar 4Transplant outside: Apr 22 to May 6Sow outdoors: Apr 22 to May 6
Start indoors: Feb 18 to Mar 4Transplant outside: Apr 8 to Apr 22
Sow outdoors: Feb 18 to Mar 11Plant for fall: Aug 23 to Sep 13
Sow outdoors: Feb 18 to Mar 11Plant for fall: Sep 20 to Oct 11
Sow outdoors: Feb 25 to Apr 8Plant for fall: Oct 4 to Oct 25
Start indoors: Mar 4 to Mar 11Transplant outside: Apr 15 to Apr 22Sow outdoors: Apr 8 to Apr 22Plant for fall: Aug 30 to Sep 13
Start indoors: Mar 4 to Mar 11Sow outdoors: Apr 8 to Apr 22Plant for fall: Sep 6 to Sep 20
Start indoors: Mar 4 to Mar 11Sow outdoors: Apr 8 to Apr 22
Start indoors: Mar 4 to Mar 11Transplant outside: Apr 15 to Apr 29
Sow outdoors: Mar 11 to Apr 8Plant for fall: Aug 23 to Sep 6
Sow outdoors: Mar 11 to Apr 8Plant for fall: Sep 6 to Sep 20
Sow outdoors: Mar 11 to Apr 1
Sow outdoors: Mar 18 to Apr 15Plant for fall: Sep 6 to Sep 20
Sow outdoors: Mar 18 to Apr 8Plant for fall: Sep 20 to Oct 11
Sow outdoors: Apr 8 to Apr 29Plant for fall: Aug 30 to Sep 13
Sow outdoors: Apr 8 to Apr 22
Transplant outside: Apr 15 to May 6
Plant for fall: Nov 1 to Dec 6
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Barnegat, NJ
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Jan 7 – Jan 21 | Mar 4 – Mar 18 | — | — |
| Peppers | Jan 21 – Feb 4 | Apr 15 – Apr 29 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Jan 21 – Feb 4 | Apr 15 – Apr 29 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Feb 4 – Feb 18 | Apr 8 – Apr 22 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Feb 4 – Feb 18 | Mar 11 – Mar 25 | Mar 4 – Apr 8 | Sep 20 – Oct 18 |
| Kale | Feb 4 – Feb 18 | Mar 4 – Mar 18 | Mar 4 – Mar 18 | Sep 6 – Sep 27 |
| Broccoli | Feb 4 – Feb 18 | Mar 18 – Apr 1 | — | Aug 9 – Aug 30 |
| Cabbage | Feb 4 – Feb 18 | Mar 11 – Mar 25 | — | Aug 9 – Aug 30 |
| Cauliflower | Feb 4 – Feb 18 | Mar 18 – Apr 1 | — | Aug 9 – Aug 30 |
| Okra | Feb 18 – Mar 4 | Apr 22 – May 6 | Apr 22 – May 6 | — |
| Basil | Feb 18 – Mar 4 | Apr 8 – Apr 22 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Feb 18 – Mar 11 | Aug 23 – Sep 13 |
| Spinach | — | — | Feb 18 – Mar 11 | Sep 20 – Oct 11 |
| Radishes | — | — | Feb 25 – Apr 8 | Oct 4 – Oct 25 |
| Cucumbers | Mar 4 – Mar 11 | Apr 15 – Apr 22 | Apr 8 – Apr 22 | Aug 30 – Sep 13 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Mar 4 – Mar 11 | — | Apr 8 – Apr 22 | Sep 6 – Sep 20 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Mar 4 – Mar 11 | — | Apr 8 – Apr 22 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Mar 4 – Mar 11 | Apr 15 – Apr 29 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Mar 11 – Apr 8 | Aug 23 – Sep 6 |
| Beets | — | — | Mar 11 – Apr 8 | Sep 6 – Sep 20 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Mar 11 – Apr 1 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Mar 18 – Apr 15 | Sep 6 – Sep 20 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Mar 18 – Apr 8 | Sep 20 – Oct 11 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Apr 8 – Apr 29 | Aug 30 – Sep 13 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Apr 8 – Apr 22 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Apr 15 – May 6 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Nov 1 – Dec 6 |
Dates come from the median frost dates and common extension-service timing. Adjust for your soil temperature, microclimate and the varieties you grow.
About these dates
Based on 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals for the Brant Beach-Beach Haven, NJ weather station, 21 km away (elevation 7 ft (2 m)).
Frost dates near Barnegat
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- Lanoka Harbor Apr 23 · Oct 20
- Bayville Apr 23 · Oct 20
- Beachwood Apr 23 · Oct 20
- Pine Beach Apr 23 · Oct 20
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Barnegat, NJ?
The median last spring frost in Barnegat, NJ is April 1. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after April 15, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Barnegat, NJ?
The median first fall frost is November 15, with about a 10% chance of frost before November 2.
How long is the growing season in Barnegat, NJ?
About 228 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Barnegat, NJ?
Barnegat, NJ is in USDA hardiness zone 7a.