Kendall, NY frost dates
Last spring frostApr 24median date
First fall frostOct 30median date
Growing season189 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone6bZone 6b
How Kendall compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Kendall falls between April 12 and May 7, a 25-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 12 and November 12.
- The median last frost is 9 days earlier than the New York median of May 3.
- Its 189-day growing season is longer than 81% of the 1,610 New York places with a regular frost season (state median 163 days).
- The last frost is typical for zone 6b, where the median is Apr 22.
- The weather station records an average of 128 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Rochester, NY, 35 km away, the last frost here is the same as there and the growing season is 5 days longer.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | April 12 |
| 50% (median) | April 24 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | May 7 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 12 |
| 50% (median) | October 30 |
| 90% (late) | November 12 |
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 Kendall, NY
Kendall, NY frost dates — last frost Apr 24, first frost Oct 30, zone 6b. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Jan 30 to Feb 13Transplant outside: Mar 27 to Apr 10
Start indoors: Feb 13 to Feb 27Transplant outside: May 8 to May 22
Start indoors: Feb 13 to Feb 27Transplant outside: May 8 to May 22
Start indoors: Feb 27 to Mar 13Transplant outside: May 1 to May 15
Start indoors: Feb 27 to Mar 13Transplant outside: Apr 3 to Apr 17Sow outdoors: Mar 27 to May 1Plant for fall: Sep 4 to Oct 2
Start indoors: Feb 27 to Mar 13Transplant outside: Mar 27 to Apr 10Sow outdoors: Mar 27 to Apr 10Plant for fall: Aug 21 to Sep 11
Start indoors: Feb 27 to Mar 13Transplant outside: Apr 10 to Apr 24Plant for fall: Jul 24 to Aug 14
Start indoors: Feb 27 to Mar 13Transplant outside: Apr 3 to Apr 17Plant for fall: Jul 24 to Aug 14
Start indoors: Feb 27 to Mar 13Transplant outside: Apr 10 to Apr 24Plant for fall: Jul 24 to Aug 14
Start indoors: Mar 13 to Mar 27Transplant outside: May 15 to May 29Sow outdoors: May 15 to May 29
Start indoors: Mar 13 to Mar 27Transplant outside: May 1 to May 15
Sow outdoors: Mar 13 to Apr 3Plant for fall: Aug 7 to Aug 28
Sow outdoors: Mar 13 to Apr 3Plant for fall: Sep 4 to Sep 25
Sow outdoors: Mar 20 to May 1Plant for fall: Sep 18 to Oct 9
Start indoors: Mar 27 to Apr 3Transplant outside: May 8 to May 15Sow outdoors: May 1 to May 15Plant for fall: Aug 14 to Aug 28
Start indoors: Mar 27 to Apr 3Sow outdoors: May 1 to May 15Plant for fall: Aug 21 to Sep 4
Start indoors: Mar 27 to Apr 3Sow outdoors: May 1 to May 15
Start indoors: Mar 27 to Apr 3Transplant outside: May 8 to May 22
Sow outdoors: Apr 3 to May 1Plant for fall: Aug 7 to Aug 21
Sow outdoors: Apr 3 to May 1Plant for fall: Aug 21 to Sep 4
Sow outdoors: Apr 3 to Apr 24
Sow outdoors: Apr 10 to May 8Plant for fall: Aug 21 to Sep 4
Sow outdoors: Apr 10 to May 1Plant for fall: Sep 4 to Sep 25
Sow outdoors: May 1 to May 22Plant for fall: Aug 14 to Aug 28
Sow outdoors: May 1 to May 15
Transplant outside: May 8 to May 29
Plant for fall: Oct 16 to Nov 20
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Kendall, NY
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Jan 30 – Feb 13 | Mar 27 – Apr 10 | — | — |
| Peppers | Feb 13 – Feb 27 | May 8 – May 22 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Feb 13 – Feb 27 | May 8 – May 22 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Feb 27 – Mar 13 | May 1 – May 15 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Feb 27 – Mar 13 | Apr 3 – Apr 17 | Mar 27 – May 1 | Sep 4 – Oct 2 |
| Kale | Feb 27 – Mar 13 | Mar 27 – Apr 10 | Mar 27 – Apr 10 | Aug 21 – Sep 11 |
| Broccoli | Feb 27 – Mar 13 | Apr 10 – Apr 24 | — | Jul 24 – Aug 14 |
| Cabbage | Feb 27 – Mar 13 | Apr 3 – Apr 17 | — | Jul 24 – Aug 14 |
| Cauliflower | Feb 27 – Mar 13 | Apr 10 – Apr 24 | — | Jul 24 – Aug 14 |
| Okra | Mar 13 – Mar 27 | May 15 – May 29 | May 15 – May 29 | — |
| Basil | Mar 13 – Mar 27 | May 1 – May 15 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Mar 13 – Apr 3 | Aug 7 – Aug 28 |
| Spinach | — | — | Mar 13 – Apr 3 | Sep 4 – Sep 25 |
| Radishes | — | — | Mar 20 – May 1 | Sep 18 – Oct 9 |
| Cucumbers | Mar 27 – Apr 3 | May 8 – May 15 | May 1 – May 15 | Aug 14 – Aug 28 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Mar 27 – Apr 3 | — | May 1 – May 15 | Aug 21 – Sep 4 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Mar 27 – Apr 3 | — | May 1 – May 15 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Mar 27 – Apr 3 | May 8 – May 22 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Apr 3 – May 1 | Aug 7 – Aug 21 |
| Beets | — | — | Apr 3 – May 1 | Aug 21 – Sep 4 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Apr 3 – Apr 24 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Apr 10 – May 8 | Aug 21 – Sep 4 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Apr 10 – May 1 | Sep 4 – Sep 25 |
| Green Beans | — | — | May 1 – May 22 | Aug 14 – Aug 28 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | May 1 – May 15 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | May 8 – May 29 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Oct 16 – Nov 20 |
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 Brockport, NY weather station, 14 km away (elevation 499 ft (152 m)).
Frost dates near Kendall
- Morton Apr 24 · Oct 30
- Kent May 1 · Oct 20
- Hamlin Apr 24 · Oct 30
- Fancher May 1 · Oct 20
- Holley Apr 24 · Oct 30
- Clarkson Apr 24 · Oct 30
- Brockport Apr 24 · Oct 30
- Clarendon Apr 24 · Oct 30
- Waterport May 1 · Oct 20
- Albion May 1 · Oct 20
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Kendall, NY?
The median last spring frost in Kendall, NY is April 24. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after May 7, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Kendall, NY?
The median first fall frost is October 30, with about a 10% chance of frost before October 12.
How long is the growing season in Kendall, NY?
About 189 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Kendall, NY?
Kendall, NY is in USDA hardiness zone 6b.