Speonk, NY frost dates
Last spring frostMay 7median date
First fall frostOct 14median date
Growing season160 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone7aZone 7a
How Speonk compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Speonk falls between April 23 and May 23, a 30-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 2 and October 31.
- The median last frost is 4 days later than the New York median of May 3.
- Its 160-day growing season is longer than 44% of the 1,610 New York places with a regular frost season (state median 163 days).
- The last frost is 21 days later than the zone 7a median of Apr 16. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 7a chart.
- The weather station records an average of 132 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Brentwood, NY, 46 km away, the last frost here is 27 days later than there and the growing season is 46 days shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | April 23 |
| 50% (median) | May 7 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | May 23 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 2 |
| 50% (median) | October 14 |
| 90% (late) | October 31 |
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 Speonk, NY
Speonk, NY frost dates — last frost May 7, first frost Oct 14, zone 7a. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Feb 12 to Feb 26Transplant outside: Apr 9 to Apr 23
Start indoors: Feb 26 to Mar 12Transplant outside: May 21 to Jun 4
Start indoors: Feb 26 to Mar 12Transplant outside: May 21 to Jun 4
Start indoors: Mar 12 to Mar 26Transplant outside: May 14 to May 28
Start indoors: Mar 12 to Mar 26Transplant outside: Apr 16 to Apr 30Sow outdoors: Apr 9 to May 14Plant for fall: Aug 19 to Sep 16
Start indoors: Mar 12 to Mar 26Transplant outside: Apr 9 to Apr 23Sow outdoors: Apr 9 to Apr 23Plant for fall: Aug 5 to Aug 26
Start indoors: Mar 12 to Mar 26Transplant outside: Apr 23 to May 7Plant for fall: Jul 8 to Jul 29
Start indoors: Mar 12 to Mar 26Transplant outside: Apr 16 to Apr 30Plant for fall: Jul 8 to Jul 29
Start indoors: Mar 12 to Mar 26Transplant outside: Apr 23 to May 7Plant for fall: Jul 8 to Jul 29
Start indoors: Mar 26 to Apr 9Transplant outside: May 28 to Jun 11Sow outdoors: May 28 to Jun 11
Start indoors: Mar 26 to Apr 9Transplant outside: May 14 to May 28
Sow outdoors: Mar 26 to Apr 16Plant for fall: Jul 22 to Aug 12
Sow outdoors: Mar 26 to Apr 16Plant for fall: Aug 19 to Sep 9
Sow outdoors: Apr 2 to May 14Plant for fall: Sep 2 to Sep 23
Start indoors: Apr 9 to Apr 16Transplant outside: May 21 to May 28Sow outdoors: May 14 to May 28Plant for fall: Jul 29 to Aug 12
Start indoors: Apr 9 to Apr 16Sow outdoors: May 14 to May 28Plant for fall: Aug 5 to Aug 19
Start indoors: Apr 9 to Apr 16Sow outdoors: May 14 to May 28
Start indoors: Apr 9 to Apr 16Transplant outside: May 21 to Jun 4
Sow outdoors: Apr 16 to May 14Plant for fall: Jul 22 to Aug 5
Sow outdoors: Apr 16 to May 14Plant for fall: Aug 5 to Aug 19
Sow outdoors: Apr 16 to May 7
Sow outdoors: Apr 23 to May 21Plant for fall: Aug 5 to Aug 19
Sow outdoors: Apr 23 to May 14Plant for fall: Aug 19 to Sep 9
Sow outdoors: May 14 to Jun 4Plant for fall: Jul 29 to Aug 12
Sow outdoors: May 14 to May 28
Transplant outside: May 21 to Jun 11
Plant for fall: Sep 30 to Nov 4
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Speonk, NY
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Feb 12 – Feb 26 | Apr 9 – Apr 23 | — | — |
| Peppers | Feb 26 – Mar 12 | May 21 – Jun 4 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Feb 26 – Mar 12 | May 21 – Jun 4 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Mar 12 – Mar 26 | May 14 – May 28 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Mar 12 – Mar 26 | Apr 16 – Apr 30 | Apr 9 – May 14 | Aug 19 – Sep 16 |
| Kale | Mar 12 – Mar 26 | Apr 9 – Apr 23 | Apr 9 – Apr 23 | Aug 5 – Aug 26 |
| Broccoli | Mar 12 – Mar 26 | Apr 23 – May 7 | — | Jul 8 – Jul 29 |
| Cabbage | Mar 12 – Mar 26 | Apr 16 – Apr 30 | — | Jul 8 – Jul 29 |
| Cauliflower | Mar 12 – Mar 26 | Apr 23 – May 7 | — | Jul 8 – Jul 29 |
| Okra | Mar 26 – Apr 9 | May 28 – Jun 11 | May 28 – Jun 11 | — |
| Basil | Mar 26 – Apr 9 | May 14 – May 28 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Mar 26 – Apr 16 | Jul 22 – Aug 12 |
| Spinach | — | — | Mar 26 – Apr 16 | Aug 19 – Sep 9 |
| Radishes | — | — | Apr 2 – May 14 | Sep 2 – Sep 23 |
| Cucumbers | Apr 9 – Apr 16 | May 21 – May 28 | May 14 – May 28 | Jul 29 – Aug 12 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Apr 9 – Apr 16 | — | May 14 – May 28 | Aug 5 – Aug 19 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Apr 9 – Apr 16 | — | May 14 – May 28 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Apr 9 – Apr 16 | May 21 – Jun 4 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Apr 16 – May 14 | Jul 22 – Aug 5 |
| Beets | — | — | Apr 16 – May 14 | Aug 5 – Aug 19 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Apr 16 – May 7 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Apr 23 – May 21 | Aug 5 – Aug 19 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Apr 23 – May 14 | Aug 19 – Sep 9 |
| Green Beans | — | — | May 14 – Jun 4 | Jul 29 – Aug 12 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | May 14 – May 28 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | May 21 – Jun 11 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Sep 30 – Nov 4 |
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 Westhamptn Gabreski Ap, NY weather station, 7 km away (elevation 66 ft (20 m)).
Frost dates near Speonk
- Remsenburg May 7 · Oct 14
- Eastport May 7 · Oct 14
- Westhampton May 7 · Oct 14
- East Moriches Apr 18 · Oct 28
- Westhampton Beach May 7 · Oct 14
- Center Moriches Apr 18 · Oct 28
- Manorville Apr 21 · Oct 24
- Quogue May 7 · Oct 14
- Moriches Apr 18 · Oct 28
- East Quogue May 7 · Oct 14
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Speonk, NY?
The median last spring frost in Speonk, NY is May 7. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after May 23, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Speonk, NY?
The median first fall frost is October 14, with about a 10% chance of frost before October 2.
How long is the growing season in Speonk, NY?
About 160 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Speonk, NY?
Speonk, NY is in USDA hardiness zone 7a.