Newtown, PA frost dates
Last spring frostApr 16median date
First fall frostOct 19median date
Growing season186 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone7aZone 7a
How Newtown compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Newtown falls between April 2 and April 30, a 28-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 4 and November 4.
- The median last frost is 11 days earlier than the Pennsylvania median of Apr 27.
- Its 186-day growing season is longer than 69% of the 1,787 Pennsylvania places with a regular frost season (state median 175 days).
- The last frost is typical for zone 7a, where the median is Apr 16.
- The weather station records an average of 136 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Levittown, PA, 15 km away, the last frost here is 5 days earlier than there and the growing season is 1 day shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | April 2 |
| 50% (median) | April 16 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | April 30 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 4 |
| 50% (median) | October 19 |
| 90% (late) | November 4 |
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 Newtown, PA
Newtown, PA frost dates — last frost Apr 16, first frost Oct 19, zone 7a. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Jan 22 to Feb 5Transplant outside: Mar 19 to Apr 2
Start indoors: Feb 5 to Feb 19Transplant outside: Apr 30 to May 14
Start indoors: Feb 5 to Feb 19Transplant outside: Apr 30 to May 14
Start indoors: Feb 19 to Mar 5Transplant outside: Apr 23 to May 7
Start indoors: Feb 19 to Mar 5Transplant outside: Mar 26 to Apr 9Sow outdoors: Mar 19 to Apr 23Plant for fall: Aug 24 to Sep 21
Start indoors: Feb 19 to Mar 5Transplant outside: Mar 19 to Apr 2Sow outdoors: Mar 19 to Apr 2Plant for fall: Aug 10 to Aug 31
Start indoors: Feb 19 to Mar 5Transplant outside: Apr 2 to Apr 16Plant for fall: Jul 13 to Aug 3
Start indoors: Feb 19 to Mar 5Transplant outside: Mar 26 to Apr 9Plant for fall: Jul 13 to Aug 3
Start indoors: Feb 19 to Mar 5Transplant outside: Apr 2 to Apr 16Plant for fall: Jul 13 to Aug 3
Start indoors: Mar 5 to Mar 19Transplant outside: May 7 to May 21Sow outdoors: May 7 to May 21
Start indoors: Mar 5 to Mar 19Transplant outside: Apr 23 to May 7
Sow outdoors: Mar 5 to Mar 26Plant for fall: Jul 27 to Aug 17
Sow outdoors: Mar 5 to Mar 26Plant for fall: Aug 24 to Sep 14
Sow outdoors: Mar 12 to Apr 23Plant for fall: Sep 7 to Sep 28
Start indoors: Mar 19 to Mar 26Transplant outside: Apr 30 to May 7Sow outdoors: Apr 23 to May 7Plant for fall: Aug 3 to Aug 17
Start indoors: Mar 19 to Mar 26Sow outdoors: Apr 23 to May 7Plant for fall: Aug 10 to Aug 24
Start indoors: Mar 19 to Mar 26Sow outdoors: Apr 23 to May 7
Start indoors: Mar 19 to Mar 26Transplant outside: Apr 30 to May 14
Sow outdoors: Mar 26 to Apr 23Plant for fall: Jul 27 to Aug 10
Sow outdoors: Mar 26 to Apr 23Plant for fall: Aug 10 to Aug 24
Sow outdoors: Mar 26 to Apr 16
Sow outdoors: Apr 2 to Apr 30Plant for fall: Aug 10 to Aug 24
Sow outdoors: Apr 2 to Apr 23Plant for fall: Aug 24 to Sep 14
Sow outdoors: Apr 23 to May 14Plant for fall: Aug 3 to Aug 17
Sow outdoors: Apr 23 to May 7
Transplant outside: Apr 30 to May 21
Plant for fall: Oct 5 to Nov 9
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Newtown, PA
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Jan 22 – Feb 5 | Mar 19 – Apr 2 | — | — |
| Peppers | Feb 5 – Feb 19 | Apr 30 – May 14 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Feb 5 – Feb 19 | Apr 30 – May 14 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Feb 19 – Mar 5 | Apr 23 – May 7 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Feb 19 – Mar 5 | Mar 26 – Apr 9 | Mar 19 – Apr 23 | Aug 24 – Sep 21 |
| Kale | Feb 19 – Mar 5 | Mar 19 – Apr 2 | Mar 19 – Apr 2 | Aug 10 – Aug 31 |
| Broccoli | Feb 19 – Mar 5 | Apr 2 – Apr 16 | — | Jul 13 – Aug 3 |
| Cabbage | Feb 19 – Mar 5 | Mar 26 – Apr 9 | — | Jul 13 – Aug 3 |
| Cauliflower | Feb 19 – Mar 5 | Apr 2 – Apr 16 | — | Jul 13 – Aug 3 |
| Okra | Mar 5 – Mar 19 | May 7 – May 21 | May 7 – May 21 | — |
| Basil | Mar 5 – Mar 19 | Apr 23 – May 7 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Mar 5 – Mar 26 | Jul 27 – Aug 17 |
| Spinach | — | — | Mar 5 – Mar 26 | Aug 24 – Sep 14 |
| Radishes | — | — | Mar 12 – Apr 23 | Sep 7 – Sep 28 |
| Cucumbers | Mar 19 – Mar 26 | Apr 30 – May 7 | Apr 23 – May 7 | Aug 3 – Aug 17 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Mar 19 – Mar 26 | — | Apr 23 – May 7 | Aug 10 – Aug 24 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Mar 19 – Mar 26 | — | Apr 23 – May 7 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Mar 19 – Mar 26 | Apr 30 – May 14 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Mar 26 – Apr 23 | Jul 27 – Aug 10 |
| Beets | — | — | Mar 26 – Apr 23 | Aug 10 – Aug 24 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Mar 26 – Apr 16 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Apr 2 – Apr 30 | Aug 10 – Aug 24 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Apr 2 – Apr 23 | Aug 24 – Sep 14 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Apr 23 – May 14 | Aug 3 – Aug 17 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Apr 23 – May 7 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Apr 30 – May 21 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Oct 5 – Nov 9 |
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 Lambertville, NJ weather station, 11 km away (elevation 69 ft (21 m)).
Frost dates near Newtown
- Penns Park Apr 16 · Oct 19
- Rushland Apr 13 · Oct 30
- Wycombe Apr 13 · Oct 30
- Pineville Apr 16 · Oct 19
- Richboro Apr 21 · Oct 25
- Washington Crossing Apr 10 · Nov 1
- Forest Grove Apr 13 · Oct 30
- Southampton Apr 21 · Oct 25
- Furlong Apr 13 · Oct 30
- Langhorne Apr 21 · Oct 25
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Newtown, PA?
The median last spring frost in Newtown, PA is April 16. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after April 30, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Newtown, PA?
The median first fall frost is October 19, with about a 10% chance of frost before October 4.
How long is the growing season in Newtown, PA?
About 186 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Newtown, PA?
Newtown, PA is in USDA hardiness zone 7a.