Freeport, NY frost dates
Last spring frostApr 7median date
First fall frostNov 8median date
Growing season215 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone7bZone 7b
How Freeport compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Freeport falls between March 24 and April 26, a 33-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 27 and November 23.
- The median last frost is 26 days earlier than the New York median of May 3.
- Its 215-day growing season is longer than 91% of the 1,610 New York places with a regular frost season (state median 163 days).
- The last frost is typical for zone 7b, where the median is Apr 5.
- The weather station records an average of 89 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Hempstead, NY, 6 km away, the last frost here is 5 days later than there and the growing season is 9 days shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | March 24 |
| 50% (median) | April 7 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | April 26 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 27 |
| 50% (median) | November 8 |
| 90% (late) | November 23 |
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 Freeport, NY
Freeport, NY frost dates — last frost Apr 7, first frost Nov 8, zone 7b. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Jan 13 to Jan 27Transplant outside: Mar 10 to Mar 24
Start indoors: Jan 27 to Feb 10Transplant outside: Apr 21 to May 5
Start indoors: Jan 27 to Feb 10Transplant outside: Apr 21 to May 5
Start indoors: Feb 10 to Feb 24Transplant outside: Apr 14 to Apr 28
Start indoors: Feb 10 to Feb 24Transplant outside: Mar 17 to Mar 31Sow outdoors: Mar 10 to Apr 14Plant for fall: Sep 13 to Oct 11
Start indoors: Feb 10 to Feb 24Transplant outside: Mar 10 to Mar 24Sow outdoors: Mar 10 to Mar 24Plant for fall: Aug 30 to Sep 20
Start indoors: Feb 10 to Feb 24Transplant outside: Mar 24 to Apr 7Plant for fall: Aug 2 to Aug 23
Start indoors: Feb 10 to Feb 24Transplant outside: Mar 17 to Mar 31Plant for fall: Aug 2 to Aug 23
Start indoors: Feb 10 to Feb 24Transplant outside: Mar 24 to Apr 7Plant for fall: Aug 2 to Aug 23
Start indoors: Feb 24 to Mar 10Transplant outside: Apr 28 to May 12Sow outdoors: Apr 28 to May 12
Start indoors: Feb 24 to Mar 10Transplant outside: Apr 14 to Apr 28
Sow outdoors: Feb 24 to Mar 17Plant for fall: Aug 16 to Sep 6
Sow outdoors: Feb 24 to Mar 17Plant for fall: Sep 13 to Oct 4
Sow outdoors: Mar 3 to Apr 14Plant for fall: Sep 27 to Oct 18
Start indoors: Mar 10 to Mar 17Transplant outside: Apr 21 to Apr 28Sow outdoors: Apr 14 to Apr 28Plant for fall: Aug 23 to Sep 6
Start indoors: Mar 10 to Mar 17Sow outdoors: Apr 14 to Apr 28Plant for fall: Aug 30 to Sep 13
Start indoors: Mar 10 to Mar 17Sow outdoors: Apr 14 to Apr 28
Start indoors: Mar 10 to Mar 17Transplant outside: Apr 21 to May 5
Sow outdoors: Mar 17 to Apr 14Plant for fall: Aug 16 to Aug 30
Sow outdoors: Mar 17 to Apr 14Plant for fall: Aug 30 to Sep 13
Sow outdoors: Mar 17 to Apr 7
Sow outdoors: Mar 24 to Apr 21Plant for fall: Aug 30 to Sep 13
Sow outdoors: Mar 24 to Apr 14Plant for fall: Sep 13 to Oct 4
Sow outdoors: Apr 14 to May 5Plant for fall: Aug 23 to Sep 6
Sow outdoors: Apr 14 to Apr 28
Transplant outside: Apr 21 to May 12
Plant for fall: Oct 25 to Nov 29
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Freeport, NY
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Jan 13 – Jan 27 | Mar 10 – Mar 24 | — | — |
| Peppers | Jan 27 – Feb 10 | Apr 21 – May 5 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Jan 27 – Feb 10 | Apr 21 – May 5 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Feb 10 – Feb 24 | Apr 14 – Apr 28 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Feb 10 – Feb 24 | Mar 17 – Mar 31 | Mar 10 – Apr 14 | Sep 13 – Oct 11 |
| Kale | Feb 10 – Feb 24 | Mar 10 – Mar 24 | Mar 10 – Mar 24 | Aug 30 – Sep 20 |
| Broccoli | Feb 10 – Feb 24 | Mar 24 – Apr 7 | — | Aug 2 – Aug 23 |
| Cabbage | Feb 10 – Feb 24 | Mar 17 – Mar 31 | — | Aug 2 – Aug 23 |
| Cauliflower | Feb 10 – Feb 24 | Mar 24 – Apr 7 | — | Aug 2 – Aug 23 |
| Okra | Feb 24 – Mar 10 | Apr 28 – May 12 | Apr 28 – May 12 | — |
| Basil | Feb 24 – Mar 10 | Apr 14 – Apr 28 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Feb 24 – Mar 17 | Aug 16 – Sep 6 |
| Spinach | — | — | Feb 24 – Mar 17 | Sep 13 – Oct 4 |
| Radishes | — | — | Mar 3 – Apr 14 | Sep 27 – Oct 18 |
| Cucumbers | Mar 10 – Mar 17 | Apr 21 – Apr 28 | Apr 14 – Apr 28 | Aug 23 – Sep 6 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Mar 10 – Mar 17 | — | Apr 14 – Apr 28 | Aug 30 – Sep 13 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Mar 10 – Mar 17 | — | Apr 14 – Apr 28 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Mar 10 – Mar 17 | Apr 21 – May 5 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Mar 17 – Apr 14 | Aug 16 – Aug 30 |
| Beets | — | — | Mar 17 – Apr 14 | Aug 30 – Sep 13 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Mar 17 – Apr 7 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Mar 24 – Apr 21 | Aug 30 – Sep 13 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Mar 24 – Apr 14 | Sep 13 – Oct 4 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Apr 14 – May 5 | Aug 23 – Sep 6 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Apr 14 – Apr 28 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Apr 21 – May 12 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Oct 25 – Nov 29 |
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 Oceanside, NY weather station, 4 km away (elevation 13 ft (4 m)).
Frost dates near Freeport
- Baldwin Apr 7 · Nov 8
- Roosevelt Apr 7 · Nov 8
- Merrick Apr 3 · Nov 11
- Rockville Centre Apr 7 · Nov 8
- Bellmore Apr 3 · Nov 11
- Oceanside Apr 7 · Nov 8
- Hempstead Apr 2 · Nov 12
- East Rockaway Apr 7 · Nov 8
- West Hempstead Apr 2 · Nov 12
- Point Lookout Apr 7 · Nov 8
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Freeport, NY?
The median last spring frost in Freeport, NY is April 7. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after April 26, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Freeport, NY?
The median first fall frost is November 8, with about a 10% chance of frost before October 27.
How long is the growing season in Freeport, NY?
About 215 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Freeport, NY?
Freeport, NY is in USDA hardiness zone 7b.