Sheridan, NY frost dates
Last spring frostMay 5median date
First fall frostOct 20median date
Growing season168 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone6bZone 6b
How Sheridan compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Sheridan falls between April 22 and May 20, a 28-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 5 and November 4.
- The median last frost is 2 days later than the New York median of May 3.
- Its 168-day growing season is longer than 60% of the 1,610 New York places with a regular frost season (state median 163 days).
- The last frost is 13 days later than the zone 6b median of Apr 22. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 6b chart.
- The weather station records an average of 123 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Buffalo, NY, 53 km away, the last frost here is 11 days later than there and the growing season is 17 days shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | April 22 |
| 50% (median) | May 5 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | May 20 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 5 |
| 50% (median) | October 20 |
| 90% (late) | November 4 |
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 Sheridan, NY
Sheridan, NY frost dates — last frost May 5, first frost Oct 20, zone 6b. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Feb 10 to Feb 24Transplant outside: Apr 7 to Apr 21
Start indoors: Feb 24 to Mar 10Transplant outside: May 19 to Jun 2
Start indoors: Feb 24 to Mar 10Transplant outside: May 19 to Jun 2
Start indoors: Mar 10 to Mar 24Transplant outside: May 12 to May 26
Start indoors: Mar 10 to Mar 24Transplant outside: Apr 14 to Apr 28Sow outdoors: Apr 7 to May 12Plant for fall: Aug 25 to Sep 22
Start indoors: Mar 10 to Mar 24Transplant outside: Apr 7 to Apr 21Sow outdoors: Apr 7 to Apr 21Plant for fall: Aug 11 to Sep 1
Start indoors: Mar 10 to Mar 24Transplant outside: Apr 21 to May 5Plant for fall: Jul 14 to Aug 4
Start indoors: Mar 10 to Mar 24Transplant outside: Apr 14 to Apr 28Plant for fall: Jul 14 to Aug 4
Start indoors: Mar 10 to Mar 24Transplant outside: Apr 21 to May 5Plant for fall: Jul 14 to Aug 4
Start indoors: Mar 24 to Apr 7Transplant outside: May 26 to Jun 9Sow outdoors: May 26 to Jun 9
Start indoors: Mar 24 to Apr 7Transplant outside: May 12 to May 26
Sow outdoors: Mar 24 to Apr 14Plant for fall: Jul 28 to Aug 18
Sow outdoors: Mar 24 to Apr 14Plant for fall: Aug 25 to Sep 15
Sow outdoors: Mar 31 to May 12Plant for fall: Sep 8 to Sep 29
Start indoors: Apr 7 to Apr 14Transplant outside: May 19 to May 26Sow outdoors: May 12 to May 26Plant for fall: Aug 4 to Aug 18
Start indoors: Apr 7 to Apr 14Sow outdoors: May 12 to May 26Plant for fall: Aug 11 to Aug 25
Start indoors: Apr 7 to Apr 14Sow outdoors: May 12 to May 26
Start indoors: Apr 7 to Apr 14Transplant outside: May 19 to Jun 2
Sow outdoors: Apr 14 to May 12Plant for fall: Jul 28 to Aug 11
Sow outdoors: Apr 14 to May 12Plant for fall: Aug 11 to Aug 25
Sow outdoors: Apr 14 to May 5
Sow outdoors: Apr 21 to May 19Plant for fall: Aug 11 to Aug 25
Sow outdoors: Apr 21 to May 12Plant for fall: Aug 25 to Sep 15
Sow outdoors: May 12 to Jun 2Plant for fall: Aug 4 to Aug 18
Sow outdoors: May 12 to May 26
Transplant outside: May 19 to Jun 9
Plant for fall: Oct 6 to Nov 10
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Sheridan, NY
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Feb 10 – Feb 24 | Apr 7 – Apr 21 | — | — |
| Peppers | Feb 24 – Mar 10 | May 19 – Jun 2 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Feb 24 – Mar 10 | May 19 – Jun 2 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Mar 10 – Mar 24 | May 12 – May 26 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Mar 10 – Mar 24 | Apr 14 – Apr 28 | Apr 7 – May 12 | Aug 25 – Sep 22 |
| Kale | Mar 10 – Mar 24 | Apr 7 – Apr 21 | Apr 7 – Apr 21 | Aug 11 – Sep 1 |
| Broccoli | Mar 10 – Mar 24 | Apr 21 – May 5 | — | Jul 14 – Aug 4 |
| Cabbage | Mar 10 – Mar 24 | Apr 14 – Apr 28 | — | Jul 14 – Aug 4 |
| Cauliflower | Mar 10 – Mar 24 | Apr 21 – May 5 | — | Jul 14 – Aug 4 |
| Okra | Mar 24 – Apr 7 | May 26 – Jun 9 | May 26 – Jun 9 | — |
| Basil | Mar 24 – Apr 7 | May 12 – May 26 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Mar 24 – Apr 14 | Jul 28 – Aug 18 |
| Spinach | — | — | Mar 24 – Apr 14 | Aug 25 – Sep 15 |
| Radishes | — | — | Mar 31 – May 12 | Sep 8 – Sep 29 |
| Cucumbers | Apr 7 – Apr 14 | May 19 – May 26 | May 12 – May 26 | Aug 4 – Aug 18 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Apr 7 – Apr 14 | — | May 12 – May 26 | Aug 11 – Aug 25 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Apr 7 – Apr 14 | — | May 12 – May 26 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Apr 7 – Apr 14 | May 19 – Jun 2 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Apr 14 – May 12 | Jul 28 – Aug 11 |
| Beets | — | — | Apr 14 – May 12 | Aug 11 – Aug 25 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Apr 14 – May 5 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Apr 21 – May 19 | Aug 11 – Aug 25 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Apr 21 – May 12 | Aug 25 – Sep 15 |
| Green Beans | — | — | May 12 – Jun 2 | Aug 4 – Aug 18 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | May 12 – May 26 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | May 19 – Jun 9 | — | — |
| 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 Dunkirk Chautauqua Ap, NY weather station, 3 km away (elevation 666 ft (203 m)).
Frost dates near Sheridan
- Dunkirk Apr 30 · Oct 23
- Forestville May 5 · Oct 20
- Silver Creek May 5 · Oct 20
- Fredonia Apr 25 · Nov 1
- Van Buren Point Apr 30 · Oct 23
- Cassadaga Apr 25 · Nov 1
- Lily Dale Apr 25 · Nov 1
- Farnham May 3 · Oct 20
- Irving May 3 · Oct 20
- Brocton Apr 25 · Oct 31
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Sheridan, NY?
The median last spring frost in Sheridan, NY is May 5. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after May 20, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Sheridan, NY?
The median first fall frost is October 20, with about a 10% chance of frost before October 5.
How long is the growing season in Sheridan, NY?
About 168 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Sheridan, NY?
Sheridan, NY is in USDA hardiness zone 6b.