Hobart, NY frost dates
Last spring frostMay 18median date
First fall frostOct 2median date
Growing season137 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone5aZone 5a
How Hobart compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Hobart falls between May 1 and June 1, a 31-day window. The first fall frost falls between September 19 and October 14.
- The median last frost is 15 days later than the New York median of May 3.
- Its 137-day growing season is longer than 7% of the 1,610 New York places with a regular frost season (state median 163 days).
- The last frost is 15 days later than the zone 5a median of May 3. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 5a chart.
- The weather station records an average of 165 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Schenectady, NY, 78 km away, the last frost here is 21 days later than there and the growing season is 34 days shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | May 1 |
| 50% (median) | May 18 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | June 1 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | September 19 |
| 50% (median) | October 2 |
| 90% (late) | October 14 |
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 Hobart, NY
Hobart, NY frost dates — last frost May 18, first frost Oct 2, zone 5a. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Feb 23 to Mar 9Transplant outside: Apr 20 to May 4
Start indoors: Mar 9 to Mar 23Transplant outside: Jun 1 to Jun 15
Start indoors: Mar 9 to Mar 23Transplant outside: Jun 1 to Jun 15
Start indoors: Mar 23 to Apr 6Transplant outside: May 25 to Jun 8
Start indoors: Mar 23 to Apr 6Transplant outside: Apr 27 to May 11Sow outdoors: Apr 20 to May 25Plant for fall: Aug 7 to Sep 4
Start indoors: Mar 23 to Apr 6Transplant outside: Apr 20 to May 4Sow outdoors: Apr 20 to May 4Plant for fall: Jul 24 to Aug 14
Start indoors: Mar 23 to Apr 6Transplant outside: May 4 to May 18Plant for fall: Jun 26 to Jul 17
Start indoors: Mar 23 to Apr 6Transplant outside: Apr 27 to May 11Plant for fall: Jun 26 to Jul 17
Start indoors: Mar 23 to Apr 6Transplant outside: May 4 to May 18Plant for fall: Jun 26 to Jul 17
Start indoors: Apr 6 to Apr 20Transplant outside: Jun 8 to Jun 22Sow outdoors: Jun 8 to Jun 22
Start indoors: Apr 6 to Apr 20Transplant outside: May 25 to Jun 8
Sow outdoors: Apr 6 to Apr 27Plant for fall: Jul 10 to Jul 31
Sow outdoors: Apr 6 to Apr 27Plant for fall: Aug 7 to Aug 28
Sow outdoors: Apr 13 to May 25Plant for fall: Aug 21 to Sep 11
Start indoors: Apr 20 to Apr 27Transplant outside: Jun 1 to Jun 8Sow outdoors: May 25 to Jun 8Plant for fall: Jul 17 to Jul 31
Start indoors: Apr 20 to Apr 27Sow outdoors: May 25 to Jun 8Plant for fall: Jul 24 to Aug 7
Start indoors: Apr 20 to Apr 27Sow outdoors: May 25 to Jun 8
Start indoors: Apr 20 to Apr 27Transplant outside: Jun 1 to Jun 15
Sow outdoors: Apr 27 to May 25Plant for fall: Jul 10 to Jul 24
Sow outdoors: Apr 27 to May 25Plant for fall: Jul 24 to Aug 7
Sow outdoors: Apr 27 to May 18
Sow outdoors: May 4 to Jun 1Plant for fall: Jul 24 to Aug 7
Sow outdoors: May 4 to May 25Plant for fall: Aug 7 to Aug 28
Sow outdoors: May 25 to Jun 15Plant for fall: Jul 17 to Jul 31
Sow outdoors: May 25 to Jun 8
Transplant outside: Jun 1 to Jun 22
Plant for fall: Sep 18 to Oct 23
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Hobart, NY
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Feb 23 – Mar 9 | Apr 20 – May 4 | — | — |
| Peppers | Mar 9 – Mar 23 | Jun 1 – Jun 15 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Mar 9 – Mar 23 | Jun 1 – Jun 15 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Mar 23 – Apr 6 | May 25 – Jun 8 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Mar 23 – Apr 6 | Apr 27 – May 11 | Apr 20 – May 25 | Aug 7 – Sep 4 |
| Kale | Mar 23 – Apr 6 | Apr 20 – May 4 | Apr 20 – May 4 | Jul 24 – Aug 14 |
| Broccoli | Mar 23 – Apr 6 | May 4 – May 18 | — | Jun 26 – Jul 17 |
| Cabbage | Mar 23 – Apr 6 | Apr 27 – May 11 | — | Jun 26 – Jul 17 |
| Cauliflower | Mar 23 – Apr 6 | May 4 – May 18 | — | Jun 26 – Jul 17 |
| Okra | Apr 6 – Apr 20 | Jun 8 – Jun 22 | Jun 8 – Jun 22 | — |
| Basil | Apr 6 – Apr 20 | May 25 – Jun 8 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Apr 6 – Apr 27 | Jul 10 – Jul 31 |
| Spinach | — | — | Apr 6 – Apr 27 | Aug 7 – Aug 28 |
| Radishes | — | — | Apr 13 – May 25 | Aug 21 – Sep 11 |
| Cucumbers | Apr 20 – Apr 27 | Jun 1 – Jun 8 | May 25 – Jun 8 | Jul 17 – Jul 31 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Apr 20 – Apr 27 | — | May 25 – Jun 8 | Jul 24 – Aug 7 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Apr 20 – Apr 27 | — | May 25 – Jun 8 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Apr 20 – Apr 27 | Jun 1 – Jun 15 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Apr 27 – May 25 | Jul 10 – Jul 24 |
| Beets | — | — | Apr 27 – May 25 | Jul 24 – Aug 7 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Apr 27 – May 18 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | May 4 – Jun 1 | Jul 24 – Aug 7 |
| Cilantro | — | — | May 4 – May 25 | Aug 7 – Aug 28 |
| Green Beans | — | — | May 25 – Jun 15 | Jul 17 – Jul 31 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | May 25 – Jun 8 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Jun 1 – Jun 22 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Sep 18 – Oct 23 |
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 Lansing Manor, NY weather station, 20 km away (elevation 1,099 ft (335 m)).
Frost dates near Hobart
- South Kortright May 19 · Oct 1
- Stamford May 18 · Oct 2
- Harpersfield May 18 · Oct 2
- Bloomville May 19 · Oct 1
- Roxbury May 18 · Oct 2
- Bovina Center May 19 · Oct 1
- Grand Gorge May 18 · Oct 2
- Denver May 18 · Oct 2
- Jefferson May 18 · Oct 2
- New Kingston May 19 · Oct 1
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Hobart, NY?
The median last spring frost in Hobart, NY is May 18. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after June 1, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Hobart, NY?
The median first fall frost is October 2, with about a 10% chance of frost before September 19.
How long is the growing season in Hobart, NY?
About 137 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Hobart, NY?
Hobart, NY is in USDA hardiness zone 5a.