Venus, PA frost dates
Last spring frostMay 1median date
First fall frostOct 25median date
Growing season177 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone6aZone 6a
How Venus compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Venus falls between April 18 and May 18, a 30-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 8 and November 6.
- The median last frost is 4 days later than the Pennsylvania median of Apr 27.
- Its 177-day growing season is longer than 56% of the 1,787 Pennsylvania places with a regular frost season (state median 175 days).
- The last frost is typical for zone 6a, where the median is Apr 29.
- The weather station records an average of 145 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Erie, PA, 97 km away, the last frost here is 5 days later than there and the growing season is 15 days shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | April 18 |
| 50% (median) | May 1 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | May 18 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 8 |
| 50% (median) | October 25 |
| 90% (late) | November 6 |
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 Venus, PA
Venus, PA frost dates — last frost May 1, first frost Oct 25, zone 6a. whenisthelastfrost.com
Crop
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Start indoors: Feb 6 to Feb 20Transplant outside: Apr 3 to Apr 17
Start indoors: Feb 20 to Mar 6Transplant outside: May 15 to May 29
Start indoors: Feb 20 to Mar 6Transplant outside: May 15 to May 29
Start indoors: Mar 6 to Mar 20Transplant outside: May 8 to May 22
Start indoors: Mar 6 to Mar 20Transplant outside: Apr 10 to Apr 24Sow outdoors: Apr 3 to May 8Plant for fall: Aug 30 to Sep 27
Start indoors: Mar 6 to Mar 20Transplant outside: Apr 3 to Apr 17Sow outdoors: Apr 3 to Apr 17Plant for fall: Aug 16 to Sep 6
Start indoors: Mar 6 to Mar 20Transplant outside: Apr 17 to May 1Plant for fall: Jul 19 to Aug 9
Start indoors: Mar 6 to Mar 20Transplant outside: Apr 10 to Apr 24Plant for fall: Jul 19 to Aug 9
Start indoors: Mar 6 to Mar 20Transplant outside: Apr 17 to May 1Plant for fall: Jul 19 to Aug 9
Start indoors: Mar 20 to Apr 3Transplant outside: May 22 to Jun 5Sow outdoors: May 22 to Jun 5
Start indoors: Mar 20 to Apr 3Transplant outside: May 8 to May 22
Sow outdoors: Mar 20 to Apr 10Plant for fall: Aug 2 to Aug 23
Sow outdoors: Mar 20 to Apr 10Plant for fall: Aug 30 to Sep 20
Sow outdoors: Mar 27 to May 8Plant for fall: Sep 13 to Oct 4
Start indoors: Apr 3 to Apr 10Transplant outside: May 15 to May 22Sow outdoors: May 8 to May 22Plant for fall: Aug 9 to Aug 23
Start indoors: Apr 3 to Apr 10Sow outdoors: May 8 to May 22Plant for fall: Aug 16 to Aug 30
Start indoors: Apr 3 to Apr 10Sow outdoors: May 8 to May 22
Start indoors: Apr 3 to Apr 10Transplant outside: May 15 to May 29
Sow outdoors: Apr 10 to May 8Plant for fall: Aug 2 to Aug 16
Sow outdoors: Apr 10 to May 8Plant for fall: Aug 16 to Aug 30
Sow outdoors: Apr 10 to May 1
Sow outdoors: Apr 17 to May 15Plant for fall: Aug 16 to Aug 30
Sow outdoors: Apr 17 to May 8Plant for fall: Aug 30 to Sep 20
Sow outdoors: May 8 to May 29Plant for fall: Aug 9 to Aug 23
Sow outdoors: May 8 to May 22
Transplant outside: May 15 to Jun 5
Plant for fall: Oct 11 to Nov 15
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Venus, PA
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Feb 6 – Feb 20 | Apr 3 – Apr 17 | — | — |
| Peppers | Feb 20 – Mar 6 | May 15 – May 29 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Feb 20 – Mar 6 | May 15 – May 29 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Mar 6 – Mar 20 | May 8 – May 22 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Mar 6 – Mar 20 | Apr 10 – Apr 24 | Apr 3 – May 8 | Aug 30 – Sep 27 |
| Kale | Mar 6 – Mar 20 | Apr 3 – Apr 17 | Apr 3 – Apr 17 | Aug 16 – Sep 6 |
| Broccoli | Mar 6 – Mar 20 | Apr 17 – May 1 | — | Jul 19 – Aug 9 |
| Cabbage | Mar 6 – Mar 20 | Apr 10 – Apr 24 | — | Jul 19 – Aug 9 |
| Cauliflower | Mar 6 – Mar 20 | Apr 17 – May 1 | — | Jul 19 – Aug 9 |
| Okra | Mar 20 – Apr 3 | May 22 – Jun 5 | May 22 – Jun 5 | — |
| Basil | Mar 20 – Apr 3 | May 8 – May 22 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Mar 20 – Apr 10 | Aug 2 – Aug 23 |
| Spinach | — | — | Mar 20 – Apr 10 | Aug 30 – Sep 20 |
| Radishes | — | — | Mar 27 – May 8 | Sep 13 – Oct 4 |
| Cucumbers | Apr 3 – Apr 10 | May 15 – May 22 | May 8 – May 22 | Aug 9 – Aug 23 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Apr 3 – Apr 10 | — | May 8 – May 22 | Aug 16 – Aug 30 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Apr 3 – Apr 10 | — | May 8 – May 22 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Apr 3 – Apr 10 | May 15 – May 29 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Apr 10 – May 8 | Aug 2 – Aug 16 |
| Beets | — | — | Apr 10 – May 8 | Aug 16 – Aug 30 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Apr 10 – May 1 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Apr 17 – May 15 | Aug 16 – Aug 30 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Apr 17 – May 8 | Aug 30 – Sep 20 |
| Green Beans | — | — | May 8 – May 29 | Aug 9 – Aug 23 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | May 8 – May 22 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | May 15 – Jun 5 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Oct 11 – Nov 15 |
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 Tionesta 2 Se Lake, PA weather station, 13 km away (elevation 1,201 ft (366 m)).
Frost dates near Venus
- Marble May 9 · Oct 11
- Fryburg May 1 · Oct 25
- Kossuth May 9 · Oct 11
- Lickingville May 1 · Oct 25
- Cranberry May 2 · Oct 23
- Lucinda May 13 · Oct 7
- Snydersburg May 13 · Oct 7
- Seneca May 2 · Oct 23
- Tylersburg May 13 · Oct 7
- Shippenville May 9 · Oct 11
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Venus, PA?
The median last spring frost in Venus, PA is May 1. 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 Venus, PA?
The median first fall frost is October 25, with about a 10% chance of frost before October 8.
How long is the growing season in Venus, PA?
About 177 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Venus, PA?
Venus, PA is in USDA hardiness zone 6a.