Elgin, PA frost dates
Last spring frostMay 7median date
First fall frostOct 10median date
Growing season156 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone6aZone 6a
How Elgin compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Elgin falls between April 23 and May 24, a 31-day window. The first fall frost falls between September 29 and October 24.
- The median last frost is 10 days later than the Pennsylvania median of Apr 27.
- Its 156-day growing season is longer than 18% of the 1,787 Pennsylvania places with a regular frost season (state median 175 days).
- The last frost is 8 days later 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 150 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Erie, PA, 37 km away, the last frost here is 11 days later than there and the growing season is 36 days shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | April 23 |
| 50% (median) | May 7 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | May 24 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | September 29 |
| 50% (median) | October 10 |
| 90% (late) | October 24 |
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 Elgin, PA
Elgin, PA frost dates — last frost May 7, first frost Oct 10, zone 6a. 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 15 to Sep 12
Start indoors: Mar 12 to Mar 26Transplant outside: Apr 9 to Apr 23Sow outdoors: Apr 9 to Apr 23Plant for fall: Aug 1 to Aug 22
Start indoors: Mar 12 to Mar 26Transplant outside: Apr 23 to May 7Plant for fall: Jul 4 to Jul 25
Start indoors: Mar 12 to Mar 26Transplant outside: Apr 16 to Apr 30Plant for fall: Jul 4 to Jul 25
Start indoors: Mar 12 to Mar 26Transplant outside: Apr 23 to May 7Plant for fall: Jul 4 to Jul 25
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 18 to Aug 8
Sow outdoors: Mar 26 to Apr 16Plant for fall: Aug 15 to Sep 5
Sow outdoors: Apr 2 to May 14Plant for fall: Aug 29 to Sep 19
Start indoors: Apr 9 to Apr 16Transplant outside: May 21 to May 28Sow outdoors: May 14 to May 28Plant for fall: Jul 25 to Aug 8
Start indoors: Apr 9 to Apr 16Sow outdoors: May 14 to May 28Plant for fall: Aug 1 to Aug 15
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 18 to Aug 1
Sow outdoors: Apr 16 to May 14Plant for fall: Aug 1 to Aug 15
Sow outdoors: Apr 16 to May 7
Sow outdoors: Apr 23 to May 21Plant for fall: Aug 1 to Aug 15
Sow outdoors: Apr 23 to May 14Plant for fall: Aug 15 to Sep 5
Sow outdoors: May 14 to Jun 4Plant for fall: Jul 25 to Aug 8
Sow outdoors: May 14 to May 28
Transplant outside: May 21 to Jun 11
Plant for fall: Sep 26 to Oct 31
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Elgin, PA
| 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 15 – Sep 12 |
| Kale | Mar 12 – Mar 26 | Apr 9 – Apr 23 | Apr 9 – Apr 23 | Aug 1 – Aug 22 |
| Broccoli | Mar 12 – Mar 26 | Apr 23 – May 7 | — | Jul 4 – Jul 25 |
| Cabbage | Mar 12 – Mar 26 | Apr 16 – Apr 30 | — | Jul 4 – Jul 25 |
| Cauliflower | Mar 12 – Mar 26 | Apr 23 – May 7 | — | Jul 4 – Jul 25 |
| 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 18 – Aug 8 |
| Spinach | — | — | Mar 26 – Apr 16 | Aug 15 – Sep 5 |
| Radishes | — | — | Apr 2 – May 14 | Aug 29 – Sep 19 |
| Cucumbers | Apr 9 – Apr 16 | May 21 – May 28 | May 14 – May 28 | Jul 25 – Aug 8 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Apr 9 – Apr 16 | — | May 14 – May 28 | Aug 1 – Aug 15 |
| 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 18 – Aug 1 |
| Beets | — | — | Apr 16 – May 14 | Aug 1 – Aug 15 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Apr 16 – May 7 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Apr 23 – May 21 | Aug 1 – Aug 15 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Apr 23 – May 14 | Aug 15 – Sep 5 |
| Green Beans | — | — | May 14 – Jun 4 | Jul 25 – Aug 8 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | May 14 – May 28 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | May 21 – Jun 11 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Sep 26 – Oct 31 |
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 Union City Filtration Plant, PA weather station, 10 km away (elevation 1,401 ft (427 m)).
Frost dates near Elgin
- Corry May 7 · Oct 10
- Union City May 7 · Oct 10
- Spartansburg May 12 · Oct 10
- Columbus May 22 · Sep 30
- Riceville May 7 · Oct 10
- Wattsburg May 7 · Oct 10
- Mill Village May 7 · Oct 10
- Centerville May 12 · Oct 10
- Waterford May 7 · Oct 10
- Bear Lake May 22 · Sep 30
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Elgin, PA?
The median last spring frost in Elgin, PA is May 7. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after May 24, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Elgin, PA?
The median first fall frost is October 10, with about a 10% chance of frost before September 29.
How long is the growing season in Elgin, PA?
About 156 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Elgin, PA?
Elgin, PA is in USDA hardiness zone 6a.