Aurora, NY frost dates
Last spring frostMay 1median date
First fall frostOct 21median date
Growing season173 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone6bZone 6b
How Aurora compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Aurora falls between April 17 and May 16, a 29-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 4 and November 5.
- The median last frost is 2 days earlier than the New York median of May 3.
- Its 173-day growing season is longer than 70% of the 1,610 New York places with a regular frost season (state median 163 days).
- The last frost is 9 days later than the zone 6b median of Apr 22. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 6b chart.
- The weather station records an average of 131 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Syracuse, NY, 54 km away, the last frost here is 2 days later than there and the growing season is the same length.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | April 17 |
| 50% (median) | May 1 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | May 16 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 4 |
| 50% (median) | October 21 |
| 90% (late) | November 5 |
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 Aurora, NY
Aurora, NY frost dates — last frost May 1, first frost Oct 21, zone 6b. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Feb 6 to Feb 20Transplant outside: Apr 3 to Apr 17
Start indoors: Feb 20 to Mar 6Transplant outside: May 15 to May 29
Start indoors: Feb 20 to Mar 6Transplant outside: May 15 to May 29
Start indoors: Mar 6 to Mar 20Transplant outside: May 8 to May 22
Start indoors: Mar 6 to Mar 20Transplant outside: Apr 10 to Apr 24Sow outdoors: Apr 3 to May 8Plant for fall: Aug 26 to Sep 23
Start indoors: Mar 6 to Mar 20Transplant outside: Apr 3 to Apr 17Sow outdoors: Apr 3 to Apr 17Plant for fall: Aug 12 to Sep 2
Start indoors: Mar 6 to Mar 20Transplant outside: Apr 17 to May 1Plant for fall: Jul 15 to Aug 5
Start indoors: Mar 6 to Mar 20Transplant outside: Apr 10 to Apr 24Plant for fall: Jul 15 to Aug 5
Start indoors: Mar 6 to Mar 20Transplant outside: Apr 17 to May 1Plant for fall: Jul 15 to Aug 5
Start indoors: Mar 20 to Apr 3Transplant outside: May 22 to Jun 5Sow outdoors: May 22 to Jun 5
Start indoors: Mar 20 to Apr 3Transplant outside: May 8 to May 22
Sow outdoors: Mar 20 to Apr 10Plant for fall: Jul 29 to Aug 19
Sow outdoors: Mar 20 to Apr 10Plant for fall: Aug 26 to Sep 16
Sow outdoors: Mar 27 to May 8Plant for fall: Sep 9 to Sep 30
Start indoors: Apr 3 to Apr 10Transplant outside: May 15 to May 22Sow outdoors: May 8 to May 22Plant for fall: Aug 5 to Aug 19
Start indoors: Apr 3 to Apr 10Sow outdoors: May 8 to May 22Plant for fall: Aug 12 to Aug 26
Start indoors: Apr 3 to Apr 10Sow outdoors: May 8 to May 22
Start indoors: Apr 3 to Apr 10Transplant outside: May 15 to May 29
Sow outdoors: Apr 10 to May 8Plant for fall: Jul 29 to Aug 12
Sow outdoors: Apr 10 to May 8Plant for fall: Aug 12 to Aug 26
Sow outdoors: Apr 10 to May 1
Sow outdoors: Apr 17 to May 15Plant for fall: Aug 12 to Aug 26
Sow outdoors: Apr 17 to May 8Plant for fall: Aug 26 to Sep 16
Sow outdoors: May 8 to May 29Plant for fall: Aug 5 to Aug 19
Sow outdoors: May 8 to May 22
Transplant outside: May 15 to Jun 5
Plant for fall: Oct 7 to Nov 11
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Aurora, NY
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Feb 6 – Feb 20 | Apr 3 – Apr 17 | — | — |
| Peppers | Feb 20 – Mar 6 | May 15 – May 29 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Feb 20 – Mar 6 | May 15 – May 29 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Mar 6 – Mar 20 | May 8 – May 22 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Mar 6 – Mar 20 | Apr 10 – Apr 24 | Apr 3 – May 8 | Aug 26 – Sep 23 |
| Kale | Mar 6 – Mar 20 | Apr 3 – Apr 17 | Apr 3 – Apr 17 | Aug 12 – Sep 2 |
| Broccoli | Mar 6 – Mar 20 | Apr 17 – May 1 | — | Jul 15 – Aug 5 |
| Cabbage | Mar 6 – Mar 20 | Apr 10 – Apr 24 | — | Jul 15 – Aug 5 |
| Cauliflower | Mar 6 – Mar 20 | Apr 17 – May 1 | — | Jul 15 – Aug 5 |
| Okra | Mar 20 – Apr 3 | May 22 – Jun 5 | May 22 – Jun 5 | — |
| Basil | Mar 20 – Apr 3 | May 8 – May 22 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Mar 20 – Apr 10 | Jul 29 – Aug 19 |
| Spinach | — | — | Mar 20 – Apr 10 | Aug 26 – Sep 16 |
| Radishes | — | — | Mar 27 – May 8 | Sep 9 – Sep 30 |
| Cucumbers | Apr 3 – Apr 10 | May 15 – May 22 | May 8 – May 22 | Aug 5 – Aug 19 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Apr 3 – Apr 10 | — | May 8 – May 22 | Aug 12 – Aug 26 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Apr 3 – Apr 10 | — | May 8 – May 22 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Apr 3 – Apr 10 | May 15 – May 29 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Apr 10 – May 8 | Jul 29 – Aug 12 |
| Beets | — | — | Apr 10 – May 8 | Aug 12 – Aug 26 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Apr 10 – May 1 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Apr 17 – May 15 | Aug 12 – Aug 26 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Apr 17 – May 8 | Aug 26 – Sep 16 |
| Green Beans | — | — | May 8 – May 29 | Aug 5 – Aug 19 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | May 8 – May 22 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | May 15 – Jun 5 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Oct 7 – Nov 11 |
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 Aurora Rsch Farm, NY weather station, 2 km away (elevation 830 ft (253 m)).
Frost dates near Aurora
- Poplar Ridge May 1 · Oct 21
- Scipio Center May 1 · Oct 21
- Union Springs May 1 · Oct 21
- King Ferry May 1 · Oct 21
- Ovid May 1 · Oct 21
- Fayette May 1 · Oct 21
- Genoa May 1 · Oct 21
- Romulus May 1 · Oct 21
- Interlaken May 1 · Oct 21
- Willard Apr 30 · Oct 22
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Aurora, NY?
The median last spring frost in Aurora, NY is May 1. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after May 16, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Aurora, NY?
The median first fall frost is October 21, with about a 10% chance of frost before October 4.
How long is the growing season in Aurora, NY?
About 173 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Aurora, NY?
Aurora, NY is in USDA hardiness zone 6b.