Wells Bridge, NY frost dates
Last spring frostMay 11median date
First fall frostOct 9median date
Growing season151 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone5bZone 5b
How Wells Bridge compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Wells Bridge falls between April 27 and May 26, a 29-day window. The first fall frost falls between September 27 and October 27.
- The median last frost is 8 days later than the New York median of May 3.
- Its 151-day growing season is longer than 26% of the 1,610 New York places with a regular frost season (state median 163 days).
- The last frost is 10 days later than the zone 5b median of May 1. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 5b chart.
- The weather station records an average of 162 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Utica, NY, 81 km away, the last frost here is 10 days later than there and the growing season is 14 days shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | April 27 |
| 50% (median) | May 11 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | May 26 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | September 27 |
| 50% (median) | October 9 |
| 90% (late) | October 27 |
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 Wells Bridge, NY
Wells Bridge, NY frost dates — last frost May 11, first frost Oct 9, zone 5b. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Feb 16 to Mar 2Transplant outside: Apr 13 to Apr 27
Start indoors: Mar 2 to Mar 16Transplant outside: May 25 to Jun 8
Start indoors: Mar 2 to Mar 16Transplant outside: May 25 to Jun 8
Start indoors: Mar 16 to Mar 30Transplant outside: May 18 to Jun 1
Start indoors: Mar 16 to Mar 30Transplant outside: Apr 20 to May 4Sow outdoors: Apr 13 to May 18Plant for fall: Aug 14 to Sep 11
Start indoors: Mar 16 to Mar 30Transplant outside: Apr 13 to Apr 27Sow outdoors: Apr 13 to Apr 27Plant for fall: Jul 31 to Aug 21
Start indoors: Mar 16 to Mar 30Transplant outside: Apr 27 to May 11Plant for fall: Jul 3 to Jul 24
Start indoors: Mar 16 to Mar 30Transplant outside: Apr 20 to May 4Plant for fall: Jul 3 to Jul 24
Start indoors: Mar 16 to Mar 30Transplant outside: Apr 27 to May 11Plant for fall: Jul 3 to Jul 24
Start indoors: Mar 30 to Apr 13Transplant outside: Jun 1 to Jun 15Sow outdoors: Jun 1 to Jun 15
Start indoors: Mar 30 to Apr 13Transplant outside: May 18 to Jun 1
Sow outdoors: Mar 30 to Apr 20Plant for fall: Jul 17 to Aug 7
Sow outdoors: Mar 30 to Apr 20Plant for fall: Aug 14 to Sep 4
Sow outdoors: Apr 6 to May 18Plant for fall: Aug 28 to Sep 18
Start indoors: Apr 13 to Apr 20Transplant outside: May 25 to Jun 1Sow outdoors: May 18 to Jun 1Plant for fall: Jul 24 to Aug 7
Start indoors: Apr 13 to Apr 20Sow outdoors: May 18 to Jun 1Plant for fall: Jul 31 to Aug 14
Start indoors: Apr 13 to Apr 20Sow outdoors: May 18 to Jun 1
Start indoors: Apr 13 to Apr 20Transplant outside: May 25 to Jun 8
Sow outdoors: Apr 20 to May 18Plant for fall: Jul 17 to Jul 31
Sow outdoors: Apr 20 to May 18Plant for fall: Jul 31 to Aug 14
Sow outdoors: Apr 20 to May 11
Sow outdoors: Apr 27 to May 25Plant for fall: Jul 31 to Aug 14
Sow outdoors: Apr 27 to May 18Plant for fall: Aug 14 to Sep 4
Sow outdoors: May 18 to Jun 8Plant for fall: Jul 24 to Aug 7
Sow outdoors: May 18 to Jun 1
Transplant outside: May 25 to Jun 15
Plant for fall: Sep 25 to Oct 30
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Wells Bridge, NY
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Feb 16 – Mar 2 | Apr 13 – Apr 27 | — | — |
| Peppers | Mar 2 – Mar 16 | May 25 – Jun 8 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Mar 2 – Mar 16 | May 25 – Jun 8 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Mar 16 – Mar 30 | May 18 – Jun 1 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Mar 16 – Mar 30 | Apr 20 – May 4 | Apr 13 – May 18 | Aug 14 – Sep 11 |
| Kale | Mar 16 – Mar 30 | Apr 13 – Apr 27 | Apr 13 – Apr 27 | Jul 31 – Aug 21 |
| Broccoli | Mar 16 – Mar 30 | Apr 27 – May 11 | — | Jul 3 – Jul 24 |
| Cabbage | Mar 16 – Mar 30 | Apr 20 – May 4 | — | Jul 3 – Jul 24 |
| Cauliflower | Mar 16 – Mar 30 | Apr 27 – May 11 | — | Jul 3 – Jul 24 |
| Okra | Mar 30 – Apr 13 | Jun 1 – Jun 15 | Jun 1 – Jun 15 | — |
| Basil | Mar 30 – Apr 13 | May 18 – Jun 1 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Mar 30 – Apr 20 | Jul 17 – Aug 7 |
| Spinach | — | — | Mar 30 – Apr 20 | Aug 14 – Sep 4 |
| Radishes | — | — | Apr 6 – May 18 | Aug 28 – Sep 18 |
| Cucumbers | Apr 13 – Apr 20 | May 25 – Jun 1 | May 18 – Jun 1 | Jul 24 – Aug 7 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Apr 13 – Apr 20 | — | May 18 – Jun 1 | Jul 31 – Aug 14 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Apr 13 – Apr 20 | — | May 18 – Jun 1 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Apr 13 – Apr 20 | May 25 – Jun 8 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Apr 20 – May 18 | Jul 17 – Jul 31 |
| Beets | — | — | Apr 20 – May 18 | Jul 31 – Aug 14 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Apr 20 – May 11 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Apr 27 – May 25 | Jul 31 – Aug 14 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Apr 27 – May 18 | Aug 14 – Sep 4 |
| Green Beans | — | — | May 18 – Jun 8 | Jul 24 – Aug 7 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | May 18 – Jun 1 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | May 25 – Jun 15 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Sep 25 – Oct 30 |
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 E Sidney, NY weather station, 5 km away (elevation 1,155 ft (352 m)).
Frost dates near Wells Bridge
- Otego May 11 · Oct 9
- Unadilla May 11 · Oct 9
- Franklin May 11 · Oct 9
- Gilbertsville May 13 · Oct 4
- Mount Upton May 13 · Oct 4
- Sidney May 11 · Oct 9
- Sidney Center May 11 · Oct 9
- Delancey May 11 · Oct 9
- Treadwell May 17 · Oct 3
- West Oneonta May 17 · Oct 3
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Wells Bridge, NY?
The median last spring frost in Wells Bridge, NY is May 11. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after May 26, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Wells Bridge, NY?
The median first fall frost is October 9, with about a 10% chance of frost before September 27.
How long is the growing season in Wells Bridge, NY?
About 151 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Wells Bridge, NY?
Wells Bridge, NY is in USDA hardiness zone 5b.