Stockton, NY frost dates
Last spring frostApr 25median date
First fall frostOct 31median date
Growing season189 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone6aZone 6a
How Stockton compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Stockton falls between April 12 and May 12, a 30-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 15 and November 15.
- The median last frost is 8 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 4 days earlier than the zone 6a median of Apr 29. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 6a chart.
- The weather station records an average of 111 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Erie, PA, 61 km away, the last frost here is 1 day earlier than there and the growing season is 3 days shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | April 12 |
| 50% (median) | April 25 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | May 12 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 15 |
| 50% (median) | October 31 |
| 90% (late) | November 15 |
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 Stockton, NY
Stockton, NY frost dates — last frost Apr 25, first frost Oct 31, zone 6a. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Jan 31 to Feb 14Transplant outside: Mar 28 to Apr 11
Start indoors: Feb 14 to Feb 28Transplant outside: May 9 to May 23
Start indoors: Feb 14 to Feb 28Transplant outside: May 9 to May 23
Start indoors: Feb 28 to Mar 14Transplant outside: May 2 to May 16
Start indoors: Feb 28 to Mar 14Transplant outside: Apr 4 to Apr 18Sow outdoors: Mar 28 to May 2Plant for fall: Sep 5 to Oct 3
Start indoors: Feb 28 to Mar 14Transplant outside: Mar 28 to Apr 11Sow outdoors: Mar 28 to Apr 11Plant for fall: Aug 22 to Sep 12
Start indoors: Feb 28 to Mar 14Transplant outside: Apr 11 to Apr 25Plant for fall: Jul 25 to Aug 15
Start indoors: Feb 28 to Mar 14Transplant outside: Apr 4 to Apr 18Plant for fall: Jul 25 to Aug 15
Start indoors: Feb 28 to Mar 14Transplant outside: Apr 11 to Apr 25Plant for fall: Jul 25 to Aug 15
Start indoors: Mar 14 to Mar 28Transplant outside: May 16 to May 30Sow outdoors: May 16 to May 30
Start indoors: Mar 14 to Mar 28Transplant outside: May 2 to May 16
Sow outdoors: Mar 14 to Apr 4Plant for fall: Aug 8 to Aug 29
Sow outdoors: Mar 14 to Apr 4Plant for fall: Sep 5 to Sep 26
Sow outdoors: Mar 21 to May 2Plant for fall: Sep 19 to Oct 10
Start indoors: Mar 28 to Apr 4Transplant outside: May 9 to May 16Sow outdoors: May 2 to May 16Plant for fall: Aug 15 to Aug 29
Start indoors: Mar 28 to Apr 4Sow outdoors: May 2 to May 16Plant for fall: Aug 22 to Sep 5
Start indoors: Mar 28 to Apr 4Sow outdoors: May 2 to May 16
Start indoors: Mar 28 to Apr 4Transplant outside: May 9 to May 23
Sow outdoors: Apr 4 to May 2Plant for fall: Aug 8 to Aug 22
Sow outdoors: Apr 4 to May 2Plant for fall: Aug 22 to Sep 5
Sow outdoors: Apr 4 to Apr 25
Sow outdoors: Apr 11 to May 9Plant for fall: Aug 22 to Sep 5
Sow outdoors: Apr 11 to May 2Plant for fall: Sep 5 to Sep 26
Sow outdoors: May 2 to May 23Plant for fall: Aug 15 to Aug 29
Sow outdoors: May 2 to May 16
Transplant outside: May 9 to May 30
Plant for fall: Oct 17 to Nov 21
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Stockton, NY
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Jan 31 – Feb 14 | Mar 28 – Apr 11 | — | — |
| Peppers | Feb 14 – Feb 28 | May 9 – May 23 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Feb 14 – Feb 28 | May 9 – May 23 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Feb 28 – Mar 14 | May 2 – May 16 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Feb 28 – Mar 14 | Apr 4 – Apr 18 | Mar 28 – May 2 | Sep 5 – Oct 3 |
| Kale | Feb 28 – Mar 14 | Mar 28 – Apr 11 | Mar 28 – Apr 11 | Aug 22 – Sep 12 |
| Broccoli | Feb 28 – Mar 14 | Apr 11 – Apr 25 | — | Jul 25 – Aug 15 |
| Cabbage | Feb 28 – Mar 14 | Apr 4 – Apr 18 | — | Jul 25 – Aug 15 |
| Cauliflower | Feb 28 – Mar 14 | Apr 11 – Apr 25 | — | Jul 25 – Aug 15 |
| Okra | Mar 14 – Mar 28 | May 16 – May 30 | May 16 – May 30 | — |
| Basil | Mar 14 – Mar 28 | May 2 – May 16 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Mar 14 – Apr 4 | Aug 8 – Aug 29 |
| Spinach | — | — | Mar 14 – Apr 4 | Sep 5 – Sep 26 |
| Radishes | — | — | Mar 21 – May 2 | Sep 19 – Oct 10 |
| Cucumbers | Mar 28 – Apr 4 | May 9 – May 16 | May 2 – May 16 | Aug 15 – Aug 29 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Mar 28 – Apr 4 | — | May 2 – May 16 | Aug 22 – Sep 5 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Mar 28 – Apr 4 | — | May 2 – May 16 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Mar 28 – Apr 4 | May 9 – May 23 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Apr 4 – May 2 | Aug 8 – Aug 22 |
| Beets | — | — | Apr 4 – May 2 | Aug 22 – Sep 5 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Apr 4 – Apr 25 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Apr 11 – May 9 | Aug 22 – Sep 5 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Apr 11 – May 2 | Sep 5 – Sep 26 |
| Green Beans | — | — | May 2 – May 23 | Aug 15 – Aug 29 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | May 2 – May 16 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | May 9 – May 30 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Oct 17 – Nov 21 |
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 Portland1 Sw, NY weather station, 11 km away (elevation 807 ft (246 m)).
Frost dates near Stockton
- Lily Dale Apr 25 · Nov 1
- Cassadaga Apr 25 · Nov 1
- Dewittville Apr 21 · Nov 5
- Brocton Apr 25 · Oct 31
- Portland Apr 25 · Oct 31
- Sinclairville May 8 · Oct 13
- Mayville Apr 21 · Nov 5
- Fredonia Apr 25 · Nov 1
- Maple Springs Apr 21 · Nov 5
- Chautauqua Apr 21 · Nov 5
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Stockton, NY?
The median last spring frost in Stockton, NY is April 25. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after May 12, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Stockton, NY?
The median first fall frost is October 31, with about a 10% chance of frost before October 15.
How long is the growing season in Stockton, NY?
About 189 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Stockton, NY?
Stockton, NY is in USDA hardiness zone 6a.