Amity, PA frost dates
Last spring frostApr 24median date
First fall frostOct 23median date
Growing season182 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone6bZone 6b
How Amity compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Amity falls between April 8 and May 18, a 40-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 8 and November 5.
- The median last frost is 3 days earlier than the Pennsylvania median of Apr 27.
- Its 182-day growing season is longer than 65% of the 1,787 Pennsylvania places with a regular frost season (state median 175 days).
- The last frost is typical for zone 6b, where the median is Apr 22.
- The weather station records an average of 122 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Pittsburgh, PA, 46 km away, the last frost here is the same as there and the growing season is 4 days shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | April 8 |
| 50% (median) | April 24 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | May 18 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 8 |
| 50% (median) | October 23 |
| 90% (late) | November 5 |
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 Amity, PA
Amity, PA frost dates — last frost Apr 24, first frost Oct 23, zone 6b. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Jan 30 to Feb 13Transplant outside: Mar 27 to Apr 10
Start indoors: Feb 13 to Feb 27Transplant outside: May 8 to May 22
Start indoors: Feb 13 to Feb 27Transplant outside: May 8 to May 22
Start indoors: Feb 27 to Mar 13Transplant outside: May 1 to May 15
Start indoors: Feb 27 to Mar 13Transplant outside: Apr 3 to Apr 17Sow outdoors: Mar 27 to May 1Plant for fall: Aug 28 to Sep 25
Start indoors: Feb 27 to Mar 13Transplant outside: Mar 27 to Apr 10Sow outdoors: Mar 27 to Apr 10Plant for fall: Aug 14 to Sep 4
Start indoors: Feb 27 to Mar 13Transplant outside: Apr 10 to Apr 24Plant for fall: Jul 17 to Aug 7
Start indoors: Feb 27 to Mar 13Transplant outside: Apr 3 to Apr 17Plant for fall: Jul 17 to Aug 7
Start indoors: Feb 27 to Mar 13Transplant outside: Apr 10 to Apr 24Plant for fall: Jul 17 to Aug 7
Start indoors: Mar 13 to Mar 27Transplant outside: May 15 to May 29Sow outdoors: May 15 to May 29
Start indoors: Mar 13 to Mar 27Transplant outside: May 1 to May 15
Sow outdoors: Mar 13 to Apr 3Plant for fall: Jul 31 to Aug 21
Sow outdoors: Mar 13 to Apr 3Plant for fall: Aug 28 to Sep 18
Sow outdoors: Mar 20 to May 1Plant for fall: Sep 11 to Oct 2
Start indoors: Mar 27 to Apr 3Transplant outside: May 8 to May 15Sow outdoors: May 1 to May 15Plant for fall: Aug 7 to Aug 21
Start indoors: Mar 27 to Apr 3Sow outdoors: May 1 to May 15Plant for fall: Aug 14 to Aug 28
Start indoors: Mar 27 to Apr 3Sow outdoors: May 1 to May 15
Start indoors: Mar 27 to Apr 3Transplant outside: May 8 to May 22
Sow outdoors: Apr 3 to May 1Plant for fall: Jul 31 to Aug 14
Sow outdoors: Apr 3 to May 1Plant for fall: Aug 14 to Aug 28
Sow outdoors: Apr 3 to Apr 24
Sow outdoors: Apr 10 to May 8Plant for fall: Aug 14 to Aug 28
Sow outdoors: Apr 10 to May 1Plant for fall: Aug 28 to Sep 18
Sow outdoors: May 1 to May 22Plant for fall: Aug 7 to Aug 21
Sow outdoors: May 1 to May 15
Transplant outside: May 8 to May 29
Plant for fall: Oct 9 to Nov 13
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Amity, PA
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Jan 30 – Feb 13 | Mar 27 – Apr 10 | — | — |
| Peppers | Feb 13 – Feb 27 | May 8 – May 22 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Feb 13 – Feb 27 | May 8 – May 22 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Feb 27 – Mar 13 | May 1 – May 15 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Feb 27 – Mar 13 | Apr 3 – Apr 17 | Mar 27 – May 1 | Aug 28 – Sep 25 |
| Kale | Feb 27 – Mar 13 | Mar 27 – Apr 10 | Mar 27 – Apr 10 | Aug 14 – Sep 4 |
| Broccoli | Feb 27 – Mar 13 | Apr 10 – Apr 24 | — | Jul 17 – Aug 7 |
| Cabbage | Feb 27 – Mar 13 | Apr 3 – Apr 17 | — | Jul 17 – Aug 7 |
| Cauliflower | Feb 27 – Mar 13 | Apr 10 – Apr 24 | — | Jul 17 – Aug 7 |
| Okra | Mar 13 – Mar 27 | May 15 – May 29 | May 15 – May 29 | — |
| Basil | Mar 13 – Mar 27 | May 1 – May 15 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Mar 13 – Apr 3 | Jul 31 – Aug 21 |
| Spinach | — | — | Mar 13 – Apr 3 | Aug 28 – Sep 18 |
| Radishes | — | — | Mar 20 – May 1 | Sep 11 – Oct 2 |
| Cucumbers | Mar 27 – Apr 3 | May 8 – May 15 | May 1 – May 15 | Aug 7 – Aug 21 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Mar 27 – Apr 3 | — | May 1 – May 15 | Aug 14 – Aug 28 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Mar 27 – Apr 3 | — | May 1 – May 15 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Mar 27 – Apr 3 | May 8 – May 22 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Apr 3 – May 1 | Jul 31 – Aug 14 |
| Beets | — | — | Apr 3 – May 1 | Aug 14 – Aug 28 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Apr 3 – Apr 24 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Apr 10 – May 8 | Aug 14 – Aug 28 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Apr 10 – May 1 | Aug 28 – Sep 18 |
| Green Beans | — | — | May 1 – May 22 | Aug 7 – Aug 21 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | May 1 – May 15 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | May 8 – May 29 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Oct 9 – Nov 13 |
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 Washington 3 Ne, PA weather station, 14 km away (elevation 1,299 ft (396 m)).
Frost dates near Amity
- Marianna May 3 · Oct 15
- Prosperity May 3 · Oct 15
- Scenery Hill Apr 24 · Oct 23
- Cokeburg Apr 24 · Oct 23
- Beallsville Apr 13 · Nov 5
- Clarksville May 3 · Oct 15
- Ellsworth Apr 13 · Nov 5
- Richeyville Apr 13 · Nov 5
- Mather May 3 · Oct 15
- Fredericktown Apr 13 · Nov 5
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Amity, PA?
The median last spring frost in Amity, PA is April 24. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after May 18, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Amity, PA?
The median first fall frost is October 23, with about a 10% chance of frost before October 8.
How long is the growing season in Amity, PA?
About 182 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Amity, PA?
Amity, PA is in USDA hardiness zone 6b.