Shade Gap, PA frost dates
Last spring frostApr 19median date
First fall frostOct 28median date
Growing season192 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone7aZone 7a
How Shade Gap compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Shade Gap falls between April 5 and May 7, a 32-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 12 and November 10.
- The median last frost is 8 days earlier than the Pennsylvania median of Apr 27.
- Its 192-day growing season is longer than 82% 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 126 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Harrisburg, PA, 86 km away, the last frost here is 4 days later than there and the growing season is 1 day longer.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | April 5 |
| 50% (median) | April 19 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | May 7 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 12 |
| 50% (median) | October 28 |
| 90% (late) | November 10 |
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 Shade Gap, PA
Shade Gap, PA frost dates — last frost Apr 19, first frost Oct 28, zone 7a. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Jan 25 to Feb 8Transplant outside: Mar 22 to Apr 5
Start indoors: Feb 8 to Feb 22Transplant outside: May 3 to May 17
Start indoors: Feb 8 to Feb 22Transplant outside: May 3 to May 17
Start indoors: Feb 22 to Mar 8Transplant outside: Apr 26 to May 10
Start indoors: Feb 22 to Mar 8Transplant outside: Mar 29 to Apr 12Sow outdoors: Mar 22 to Apr 26Plant for fall: Sep 2 to Sep 30
Start indoors: Feb 22 to Mar 8Transplant outside: Mar 22 to Apr 5Sow outdoors: Mar 22 to Apr 5Plant for fall: Aug 19 to Sep 9
Start indoors: Feb 22 to Mar 8Transplant outside: Apr 5 to Apr 19Plant for fall: Jul 22 to Aug 12
Start indoors: Feb 22 to Mar 8Transplant outside: Mar 29 to Apr 12Plant for fall: Jul 22 to Aug 12
Start indoors: Feb 22 to Mar 8Transplant outside: Apr 5 to Apr 19Plant for fall: Jul 22 to Aug 12
Start indoors: Mar 8 to Mar 22Transplant outside: May 10 to May 24Sow outdoors: May 10 to May 24
Start indoors: Mar 8 to Mar 22Transplant outside: Apr 26 to May 10
Sow outdoors: Mar 8 to Mar 29Plant for fall: Aug 5 to Aug 26
Sow outdoors: Mar 8 to Mar 29Plant for fall: Sep 2 to Sep 23
Sow outdoors: Mar 15 to Apr 26Plant for fall: Sep 16 to Oct 7
Start indoors: Mar 22 to Mar 29Transplant outside: May 3 to May 10Sow outdoors: Apr 26 to May 10Plant for fall: Aug 12 to Aug 26
Start indoors: Mar 22 to Mar 29Sow outdoors: Apr 26 to May 10Plant for fall: Aug 19 to Sep 2
Start indoors: Mar 22 to Mar 29Sow outdoors: Apr 26 to May 10
Start indoors: Mar 22 to Mar 29Transplant outside: May 3 to May 17
Sow outdoors: Mar 29 to Apr 26Plant for fall: Aug 5 to Aug 19
Sow outdoors: Mar 29 to Apr 26Plant for fall: Aug 19 to Sep 2
Sow outdoors: Mar 29 to Apr 19
Sow outdoors: Apr 5 to May 3Plant for fall: Aug 19 to Sep 2
Sow outdoors: Apr 5 to Apr 26Plant for fall: Sep 2 to Sep 23
Sow outdoors: Apr 26 to May 17Plant for fall: Aug 12 to Aug 26
Sow outdoors: Apr 26 to May 10
Transplant outside: May 3 to May 24
Plant for fall: Oct 14 to Nov 18
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Shade Gap, PA
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Jan 25 – Feb 8 | Mar 22 – Apr 5 | — | — |
| Peppers | Feb 8 – Feb 22 | May 3 – May 17 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Feb 8 – Feb 22 | May 3 – May 17 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Feb 22 – Mar 8 | Apr 26 – May 10 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Feb 22 – Mar 8 | Mar 29 – Apr 12 | Mar 22 – Apr 26 | Sep 2 – Sep 30 |
| Kale | Feb 22 – Mar 8 | Mar 22 – Apr 5 | Mar 22 – Apr 5 | Aug 19 – Sep 9 |
| Broccoli | Feb 22 – Mar 8 | Apr 5 – Apr 19 | — | Jul 22 – Aug 12 |
| Cabbage | Feb 22 – Mar 8 | Mar 29 – Apr 12 | — | Jul 22 – Aug 12 |
| Cauliflower | Feb 22 – Mar 8 | Apr 5 – Apr 19 | — | Jul 22 – Aug 12 |
| Okra | Mar 8 – Mar 22 | May 10 – May 24 | May 10 – May 24 | — |
| Basil | Mar 8 – Mar 22 | Apr 26 – May 10 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Mar 8 – Mar 29 | Aug 5 – Aug 26 |
| Spinach | — | — | Mar 8 – Mar 29 | Sep 2 – Sep 23 |
| Radishes | — | — | Mar 15 – Apr 26 | Sep 16 – Oct 7 |
| Cucumbers | Mar 22 – Mar 29 | May 3 – May 10 | Apr 26 – May 10 | Aug 12 – Aug 26 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Mar 22 – Mar 29 | — | Apr 26 – May 10 | Aug 19 – Sep 2 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Mar 22 – Mar 29 | — | Apr 26 – May 10 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Mar 22 – Mar 29 | May 3 – May 17 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Mar 29 – Apr 26 | Aug 5 – Aug 19 |
| Beets | — | — | Mar 29 – Apr 26 | Aug 19 – Sep 2 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Mar 29 – Apr 19 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Apr 5 – May 3 | Aug 19 – Sep 2 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Apr 5 – Apr 26 | Sep 2 – Sep 23 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Apr 26 – May 17 | Aug 12 – Aug 26 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Apr 26 – May 10 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | May 3 – May 24 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Oct 14 – Nov 18 |
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 Raystown Lake, PA weather station, 29 km away (elevation 1,001 ft (305 m)).
Frost dates near Shade Gap
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Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Shade Gap, PA?
The median last spring frost in Shade Gap, PA is April 19. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after May 7, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Shade Gap, PA?
The median first fall frost is October 28, with about a 10% chance of frost before October 12.
How long is the growing season in Shade Gap, PA?
About 192 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Shade Gap, PA?
Shade Gap, PA is in USDA hardiness zone 7a.