Collins, NY frost dates
Last spring frostMay 3median date
First fall frostOct 20median date
Growing season170 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone6aZone 6a
How Collins compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Collins falls between April 21 and May 16, a 25-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 4 and November 5.
- The median last frost is the same as the New York median of May 3.
- Its 170-day growing season is longer than 63% of the 1,610 New York places with a regular frost season (state median 163 days).
- The last frost is 4 days later than the zone 6a median of Apr 29. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 6a chart.
- The weather station records an average of 149 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Buffalo, NY, 41 km away, the last frost here is 9 days later than there and the growing season is 15 days shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | April 21 |
| 50% (median) | May 3 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | May 16 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 4 |
| 50% (median) | October 20 |
| 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 Collins, NY
Collins, NY frost dates — last frost May 3, first frost Oct 20, zone 6a. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Feb 8 to Feb 22Transplant outside: Apr 5 to Apr 19
Start indoors: Feb 22 to Mar 8Transplant outside: May 17 to May 31
Start indoors: Feb 22 to Mar 8Transplant outside: May 17 to May 31
Start indoors: Mar 8 to Mar 22Transplant outside: May 10 to May 24
Start indoors: Mar 8 to Mar 22Transplant outside: Apr 12 to Apr 26Sow outdoors: Apr 5 to May 10Plant for fall: Aug 25 to Sep 22
Start indoors: Mar 8 to Mar 22Transplant outside: Apr 5 to Apr 19Sow outdoors: Apr 5 to Apr 19Plant for fall: Aug 11 to Sep 1
Start indoors: Mar 8 to Mar 22Transplant outside: Apr 19 to May 3Plant for fall: Jul 14 to Aug 4
Start indoors: Mar 8 to Mar 22Transplant outside: Apr 12 to Apr 26Plant for fall: Jul 14 to Aug 4
Start indoors: Mar 8 to Mar 22Transplant outside: Apr 19 to May 3Plant for fall: Jul 14 to Aug 4
Start indoors: Mar 22 to Apr 5Transplant outside: May 24 to Jun 7Sow outdoors: May 24 to Jun 7
Start indoors: Mar 22 to Apr 5Transplant outside: May 10 to May 24
Sow outdoors: Mar 22 to Apr 12Plant for fall: Jul 28 to Aug 18
Sow outdoors: Mar 22 to Apr 12Plant for fall: Aug 25 to Sep 15
Sow outdoors: Mar 29 to May 10Plant for fall: Sep 8 to Sep 29
Start indoors: Apr 5 to Apr 12Transplant outside: May 17 to May 24Sow outdoors: May 10 to May 24Plant for fall: Aug 4 to Aug 18
Start indoors: Apr 5 to Apr 12Sow outdoors: May 10 to May 24Plant for fall: Aug 11 to Aug 25
Start indoors: Apr 5 to Apr 12Sow outdoors: May 10 to May 24
Start indoors: Apr 5 to Apr 12Transplant outside: May 17 to May 31
Sow outdoors: Apr 12 to May 10Plant for fall: Jul 28 to Aug 11
Sow outdoors: Apr 12 to May 10Plant for fall: Aug 11 to Aug 25
Sow outdoors: Apr 12 to May 3
Sow outdoors: Apr 19 to May 17Plant for fall: Aug 11 to Aug 25
Sow outdoors: Apr 19 to May 10Plant for fall: Aug 25 to Sep 15
Sow outdoors: May 10 to May 31Plant for fall: Aug 4 to Aug 18
Sow outdoors: May 10 to May 24
Transplant outside: May 17 to Jun 7
Plant for fall: Oct 6 to Nov 10
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Collins, NY
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Feb 8 – Feb 22 | Apr 5 – Apr 19 | — | — |
| Peppers | Feb 22 – Mar 8 | May 17 – May 31 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Feb 22 – Mar 8 | May 17 – May 31 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Mar 8 – Mar 22 | May 10 – May 24 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Mar 8 – Mar 22 | Apr 12 – Apr 26 | Apr 5 – May 10 | Aug 25 – Sep 22 |
| Kale | Mar 8 – Mar 22 | Apr 5 – Apr 19 | Apr 5 – Apr 19 | Aug 11 – Sep 1 |
| Broccoli | Mar 8 – Mar 22 | Apr 19 – May 3 | — | Jul 14 – Aug 4 |
| Cabbage | Mar 8 – Mar 22 | Apr 12 – Apr 26 | — | Jul 14 – Aug 4 |
| Cauliflower | Mar 8 – Mar 22 | Apr 19 – May 3 | — | Jul 14 – Aug 4 |
| Okra | Mar 22 – Apr 5 | May 24 – Jun 7 | May 24 – Jun 7 | — |
| Basil | Mar 22 – Apr 5 | May 10 – May 24 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Mar 22 – Apr 12 | Jul 28 – Aug 18 |
| Spinach | — | — | Mar 22 – Apr 12 | Aug 25 – Sep 15 |
| Radishes | — | — | Mar 29 – May 10 | Sep 8 – Sep 29 |
| Cucumbers | Apr 5 – Apr 12 | May 17 – May 24 | May 10 – May 24 | Aug 4 – Aug 18 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Apr 5 – Apr 12 | — | May 10 – May 24 | Aug 11 – Aug 25 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Apr 5 – Apr 12 | — | May 10 – May 24 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Apr 5 – Apr 12 | May 17 – May 31 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Apr 12 – May 10 | Jul 28 – Aug 11 |
| Beets | — | — | Apr 12 – May 10 | Aug 11 – Aug 25 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Apr 12 – May 3 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Apr 19 – May 17 | Aug 11 – Aug 25 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Apr 19 – May 10 | Aug 25 – Sep 15 |
| Green Beans | — | — | May 10 – May 31 | Aug 4 – Aug 18 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | May 10 – May 24 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | May 17 – Jun 7 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Oct 6 – Nov 10 |
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 Perrysburg, NY weather station, 10 km away (elevation 1,211 ft (369 m)).
Frost dates near Collins
- Collins Center May 3 · Oct 20
- Gowanda May 3 · Oct 20
- Lawtons May 3 · Oct 20
- Versailles May 3 · Oct 20
- Perrysburg May 3 · Oct 20
- North Collins May 3 · Oct 20
- Dayton May 3 · Oct 20
- Brant May 3 · Oct 20
- Irving May 3 · Oct 20
- East Otto May 17 · Oct 1
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Collins, NY?
The median last spring frost in Collins, NY is May 3. 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 Collins, NY?
The median first fall frost is October 20, with about a 10% chance of frost before October 4.
How long is the growing season in Collins, NY?
About 170 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Collins, NY?
Collins, NY is in USDA hardiness zone 6a.