Frost dates for 07103 — Newark, NJ
Last spring frostApr 4median date
First fall frostNov 6median date
Growing season216 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone7bZone 7b
How Newark compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Newark falls between March 23 and April 16, a 24-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 25 and November 22.
- The median last frost is 12 days earlier than the New Jersey median of Apr 16.
- Its 216-day growing season is longer than 88% of the 582 New Jersey places with a regular frost season (state median 194 days).
- The last frost is typical for zone 7b, where the median is Apr 5.
- The weather station records an average of 83 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Staten Island, NY, 17 km away, the last frost here is 2 days later than there and the growing season is 6 days shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | March 23 |
| 50% (median) | April 4 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | April 16 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 25 |
| 50% (median) | November 6 |
| 90% (late) | November 22 |
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 Newark, NJ
Frost dates for 07103 — Newark, NJ — last frost Apr 4, first frost Nov 6, zone 7b. whenisthelastfrost.com
Crop
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Start indoors: Jan 10 to Jan 24Transplant outside: Mar 7 to Mar 21
Start indoors: Jan 24 to Feb 7Transplant outside: Apr 18 to May 2
Start indoors: Jan 24 to Feb 7Transplant outside: Apr 18 to May 2
Start indoors: Feb 7 to Feb 21Transplant outside: Apr 11 to Apr 25
Start indoors: Feb 7 to Feb 21Transplant outside: Mar 14 to Mar 28Sow outdoors: Mar 7 to Apr 11Plant for fall: Sep 11 to Oct 9
Start indoors: Feb 7 to Feb 21Transplant outside: Mar 7 to Mar 21Sow outdoors: Mar 7 to Mar 21Plant for fall: Aug 28 to Sep 18
Start indoors: Feb 7 to Feb 21Transplant outside: Mar 21 to Apr 4Plant for fall: Jul 31 to Aug 21
Start indoors: Feb 7 to Feb 21Transplant outside: Mar 14 to Mar 28Plant for fall: Jul 31 to Aug 21
Start indoors: Feb 7 to Feb 21Transplant outside: Mar 21 to Apr 4Plant for fall: Jul 31 to Aug 21
Start indoors: Feb 21 to Mar 7Transplant outside: Apr 25 to May 9Sow outdoors: Apr 25 to May 9
Start indoors: Feb 21 to Mar 7Transplant outside: Apr 11 to Apr 25
Sow outdoors: Feb 21 to Mar 14Plant for fall: Aug 14 to Sep 4
Sow outdoors: Feb 21 to Mar 14Plant for fall: Sep 11 to Oct 2
Sow outdoors: Feb 28 to Apr 11Plant for fall: Sep 25 to Oct 16
Start indoors: Mar 7 to Mar 14Transplant outside: Apr 18 to Apr 25Sow outdoors: Apr 11 to Apr 25Plant for fall: Aug 21 to Sep 4
Start indoors: Mar 7 to Mar 14Sow outdoors: Apr 11 to Apr 25Plant for fall: Aug 28 to Sep 11
Start indoors: Mar 7 to Mar 14Sow outdoors: Apr 11 to Apr 25
Start indoors: Mar 7 to Mar 14Transplant outside: Apr 18 to May 2
Sow outdoors: Mar 14 to Apr 11Plant for fall: Aug 14 to Aug 28
Sow outdoors: Mar 14 to Apr 11Plant for fall: Aug 28 to Sep 11
Sow outdoors: Mar 14 to Apr 4
Sow outdoors: Mar 21 to Apr 18Plant for fall: Aug 28 to Sep 11
Sow outdoors: Mar 21 to Apr 11Plant for fall: Sep 11 to Oct 2
Sow outdoors: Apr 11 to May 2Plant for fall: Aug 21 to Sep 4
Sow outdoors: Apr 11 to Apr 25
Transplant outside: Apr 18 to May 9
Plant for fall: Oct 23 to Nov 27
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Newark, NJ
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Jan 10 – Jan 24 | Mar 7 – Mar 21 | — | — |
| Peppers | Jan 24 – Feb 7 | Apr 18 – May 2 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Jan 24 – Feb 7 | Apr 18 – May 2 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Feb 7 – Feb 21 | Apr 11 – Apr 25 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Feb 7 – Feb 21 | Mar 14 – Mar 28 | Mar 7 – Apr 11 | Sep 11 – Oct 9 |
| Kale | Feb 7 – Feb 21 | Mar 7 – Mar 21 | Mar 7 – Mar 21 | Aug 28 – Sep 18 |
| Broccoli | Feb 7 – Feb 21 | Mar 21 – Apr 4 | — | Jul 31 – Aug 21 |
| Cabbage | Feb 7 – Feb 21 | Mar 14 – Mar 28 | — | Jul 31 – Aug 21 |
| Cauliflower | Feb 7 – Feb 21 | Mar 21 – Apr 4 | — | Jul 31 – Aug 21 |
| Okra | Feb 21 – Mar 7 | Apr 25 – May 9 | Apr 25 – May 9 | — |
| Basil | Feb 21 – Mar 7 | Apr 11 – Apr 25 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Feb 21 – Mar 14 | Aug 14 – Sep 4 |
| Spinach | — | — | Feb 21 – Mar 14 | Sep 11 – Oct 2 |
| Radishes | — | — | Feb 28 – Apr 11 | Sep 25 – Oct 16 |
| Cucumbers | Mar 7 – Mar 14 | Apr 18 – Apr 25 | Apr 11 – Apr 25 | Aug 21 – Sep 4 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Mar 7 – Mar 14 | — | Apr 11 – Apr 25 | Aug 28 – Sep 11 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Mar 7 – Mar 14 | — | Apr 11 – Apr 25 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Mar 7 – Mar 14 | Apr 18 – May 2 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Mar 14 – Apr 11 | Aug 14 – Aug 28 |
| Beets | — | — | Mar 14 – Apr 11 | Aug 28 – Sep 11 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Mar 14 – Apr 4 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Mar 21 – Apr 18 | Aug 28 – Sep 11 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Mar 21 – Apr 11 | Sep 11 – Oct 2 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Apr 11 – May 2 | Aug 21 – Sep 4 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Apr 11 – Apr 25 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Apr 18 – May 9 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Oct 23 – Nov 27 |
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 Harrison, NJ weather station, 4 km away (elevation 23 ft (7 m)).
ZIP codes in Newark: 07101 07102 07103 07104 07105 07106 07107 07108 07112 07114 07175 07184 07188 07189 07191 07192 07193 07195 07198 07199
Frost dates near Newark
- Irvington Apr 2 · Nov 10
- East Orange Apr 4 · Nov 6
- Harrison Apr 4 · Nov 6
- Hillside Apr 2 · Nov 10
- South Orange Apr 18 · Oct 27
- Maplewood Apr 18 · Oct 27
- Orange Apr 18 · Oct 24
- Belleville Apr 4 · Nov 6
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Newark, NJ?
The median last spring frost in Newark, NJ is April 4. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after April 16, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Newark, NJ?
The median first fall frost is November 6, with about a 10% chance of frost before October 25.
How long is the growing season in Newark, NJ?
About 216 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Newark, NJ?
Newark, NJ is in USDA hardiness zone 7b.