Melville, NY frost dates
Last spring frostApr 6median date
First fall frostNov 6median date
Growing season214 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone7bZone 7b
How Melville compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Melville falls between March 26 and April 20, a 25-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 25 and November 21.
- The median last frost is 27 days earlier than the New York median of May 3.
- Its 214-day growing season is longer than 90% 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 88 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Levittown, NY, 12 km away, the last frost here is 3 days later than there and the growing season is 8 days shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | March 26 |
| 50% (median) | April 6 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | April 20 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 25 |
| 50% (median) | November 6 |
| 90% (late) | November 21 |
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 Melville, NY
Melville, NY frost dates — last frost Apr 6, first frost Nov 6, zone 7b. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Jan 12 to Jan 26Transplant outside: Mar 9 to Mar 23
Start indoors: Jan 26 to Feb 9Transplant outside: Apr 20 to May 4
Start indoors: Jan 26 to Feb 9Transplant outside: Apr 20 to May 4
Start indoors: Feb 9 to Feb 23Transplant outside: Apr 13 to Apr 27
Start indoors: Feb 9 to Feb 23Transplant outside: Mar 16 to Mar 30Sow outdoors: Mar 9 to Apr 13Plant for fall: Sep 11 to Oct 9
Start indoors: Feb 9 to Feb 23Transplant outside: Mar 9 to Mar 23Sow outdoors: Mar 9 to Mar 23Plant for fall: Aug 28 to Sep 18
Start indoors: Feb 9 to Feb 23Transplant outside: Mar 23 to Apr 6Plant for fall: Jul 31 to Aug 21
Start indoors: Feb 9 to Feb 23Transplant outside: Mar 16 to Mar 30Plant for fall: Jul 31 to Aug 21
Start indoors: Feb 9 to Feb 23Transplant outside: Mar 23 to Apr 6Plant for fall: Jul 31 to Aug 21
Start indoors: Feb 23 to Mar 9Transplant outside: Apr 27 to May 11Sow outdoors: Apr 27 to May 11
Start indoors: Feb 23 to Mar 9Transplant outside: Apr 13 to Apr 27
Sow outdoors: Feb 23 to Mar 16Plant for fall: Aug 14 to Sep 4
Sow outdoors: Feb 23 to Mar 16Plant for fall: Sep 11 to Oct 2
Sow outdoors: Mar 2 to Apr 13Plant for fall: Sep 25 to Oct 16
Start indoors: Mar 9 to Mar 16Transplant outside: Apr 20 to Apr 27Sow outdoors: Apr 13 to Apr 27Plant for fall: Aug 21 to Sep 4
Start indoors: Mar 9 to Mar 16Sow outdoors: Apr 13 to Apr 27Plant for fall: Aug 28 to Sep 11
Start indoors: Mar 9 to Mar 16Sow outdoors: Apr 13 to Apr 27
Start indoors: Mar 9 to Mar 16Transplant outside: Apr 20 to May 4
Sow outdoors: Mar 16 to Apr 13Plant for fall: Aug 14 to Aug 28
Sow outdoors: Mar 16 to Apr 13Plant for fall: Aug 28 to Sep 11
Sow outdoors: Mar 16 to Apr 6
Sow outdoors: Mar 23 to Apr 20Plant for fall: Aug 28 to Sep 11
Sow outdoors: Mar 23 to Apr 13Plant for fall: Sep 11 to Oct 2
Sow outdoors: Apr 13 to May 4Plant for fall: Aug 21 to Sep 4
Sow outdoors: Apr 13 to Apr 27
Transplant outside: Apr 20 to May 11
Plant for fall: Oct 23 to Nov 27
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Melville, NY
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Jan 12 – Jan 26 | Mar 9 – Mar 23 | — | — |
| Peppers | Jan 26 – Feb 9 | Apr 20 – May 4 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Jan 26 – Feb 9 | Apr 20 – May 4 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Feb 9 – Feb 23 | Apr 13 – Apr 27 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Feb 9 – Feb 23 | Mar 16 – Mar 30 | Mar 9 – Apr 13 | Sep 11 – Oct 9 |
| Kale | Feb 9 – Feb 23 | Mar 9 – Mar 23 | Mar 9 – Mar 23 | Aug 28 – Sep 18 |
| Broccoli | Feb 9 – Feb 23 | Mar 23 – Apr 6 | — | Jul 31 – Aug 21 |
| Cabbage | Feb 9 – Feb 23 | Mar 16 – Mar 30 | — | Jul 31 – Aug 21 |
| Cauliflower | Feb 9 – Feb 23 | Mar 23 – Apr 6 | — | Jul 31 – Aug 21 |
| Okra | Feb 23 – Mar 9 | Apr 27 – May 11 | Apr 27 – May 11 | — |
| Basil | Feb 23 – Mar 9 | Apr 13 – Apr 27 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Feb 23 – Mar 16 | Aug 14 – Sep 4 |
| Spinach | — | — | Feb 23 – Mar 16 | Sep 11 – Oct 2 |
| Radishes | — | — | Mar 2 – Apr 13 | Sep 25 – Oct 16 |
| Cucumbers | Mar 9 – Mar 16 | Apr 20 – Apr 27 | Apr 13 – Apr 27 | Aug 21 – Sep 4 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Mar 9 – Mar 16 | — | Apr 13 – Apr 27 | Aug 28 – Sep 11 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Mar 9 – Mar 16 | — | Apr 13 – Apr 27 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Mar 9 – Mar 16 | Apr 20 – May 4 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Mar 16 – Apr 13 | Aug 14 – Aug 28 |
| Beets | — | — | Mar 16 – Apr 13 | Aug 28 – Sep 11 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Mar 16 – Apr 6 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Mar 23 – Apr 20 | Aug 28 – Sep 11 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Mar 23 – Apr 13 | Sep 11 – Oct 2 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Apr 13 – May 4 | Aug 21 – Sep 4 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Apr 13 – Apr 27 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Apr 20 – May 11 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Oct 23 – Nov 27 |
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 Farmingdale Ap, NY weather station, 7 km away (elevation 82 ft (25 m)).
ZIP codes in Melville: 11747 11760 11775
Frost dates near Melville
- Huntington Station Apr 9 · Nov 10
- Old Bethpage Apr 6 · Nov 6
- Wyandanch Apr 6 · Nov 6
- Woodbury Apr 6 · Nov 6
- Plainview Apr 6 · Nov 6
- Farmingdale Apr 6 · Nov 6
- Cold Spring Harbor Apr 9 · Nov 10
- Deer Park Apr 6 · Nov 6
- Syosset Apr 6 · Nov 6
- Huntington Apr 9 · Nov 10
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Melville, NY?
The median last spring frost in Melville, NY is April 6. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after April 20, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Melville, NY?
The median first fall frost is November 6, with about a 10% chance of frost before October 25.
How long is the growing season in Melville, NY?
About 214 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Melville, NY?
Melville, NY is in USDA hardiness zone 7b.