Frost dates for 07302 — Jersey City, NJ
Last spring frostMar 30median date
First fall frostNov 20median date
Growing season235 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone7bZone 7b
How Jersey City compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Jersey City falls between March 14 and April 9, a 26-day window. The first fall frost falls between November 6 and December 6.
- The median last frost is 17 days earlier than the New Jersey median of Apr 16.
- Its 235-day growing season is longer than 97% of the 582 New Jersey places with a regular frost season (state median 194 days).
- The last frost is 6 days earlier than the zone 7b median of Apr 5. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 7b chart.
- The weather station records an average of 67 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Jersey City shares its weather station with New York, NY, 7 km away, so the two have the same frost dates.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | March 14 |
| 50% (median) | March 30 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | April 9 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | November 6 |
| 50% (median) | November 20 |
| 90% (late) | December 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 Jersey City, NJ
Frost dates for 07302 — Jersey City, NJ — last frost Mar 30, first frost Nov 20, zone 7b. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Jan 5 to Jan 19Transplant outside: Mar 2 to Mar 16
Start indoors: Jan 19 to Feb 2Transplant outside: Apr 13 to Apr 27
Start indoors: Jan 19 to Feb 2Transplant outside: Apr 13 to Apr 27
Start indoors: Feb 2 to Feb 16Transplant outside: Apr 6 to Apr 20
Start indoors: Feb 2 to Feb 16Transplant outside: Mar 9 to Mar 23Sow outdoors: Mar 2 to Apr 6Plant for fall: Sep 25 to Oct 23
Start indoors: Feb 2 to Feb 16Transplant outside: Mar 2 to Mar 16Sow outdoors: Mar 2 to Mar 16Plant for fall: Sep 11 to Oct 2
Start indoors: Feb 2 to Feb 16Transplant outside: Mar 16 to Mar 30Plant for fall: Aug 14 to Sep 4
Start indoors: Feb 2 to Feb 16Transplant outside: Mar 9 to Mar 23Plant for fall: Aug 14 to Sep 4
Start indoors: Feb 2 to Feb 16Transplant outside: Mar 16 to Mar 30Plant for fall: Aug 14 to Sep 4
Start indoors: Feb 16 to Mar 2Transplant outside: Apr 20 to May 4Sow outdoors: Apr 20 to May 4
Start indoors: Feb 16 to Mar 2Transplant outside: Apr 6 to Apr 20
Sow outdoors: Feb 16 to Mar 9Plant for fall: Aug 28 to Sep 18
Sow outdoors: Feb 16 to Mar 9Plant for fall: Sep 25 to Oct 16
Sow outdoors: Feb 23 to Apr 6Plant for fall: Oct 9 to Oct 30
Start indoors: Mar 2 to Mar 9Transplant outside: Apr 13 to Apr 20Sow outdoors: Apr 6 to Apr 20Plant for fall: Sep 4 to Sep 18
Start indoors: Mar 2 to Mar 9Sow outdoors: Apr 6 to Apr 20Plant for fall: Sep 11 to Sep 25
Start indoors: Mar 2 to Mar 9Sow outdoors: Apr 6 to Apr 20
Start indoors: Mar 2 to Mar 9Transplant outside: Apr 13 to Apr 27
Sow outdoors: Mar 9 to Apr 6Plant for fall: Aug 28 to Sep 11
Sow outdoors: Mar 9 to Apr 6Plant for fall: Sep 11 to Sep 25
Sow outdoors: Mar 9 to Mar 30
Sow outdoors: Mar 16 to Apr 13Plant for fall: Sep 11 to Sep 25
Sow outdoors: Mar 16 to Apr 6Plant for fall: Sep 25 to Oct 16
Sow outdoors: Apr 6 to Apr 27Plant for fall: Sep 4 to Sep 18
Sow outdoors: Apr 6 to Apr 20
Transplant outside: Apr 13 to May 4
Plant for fall: Nov 6 to Dec 11
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Jersey City, NJ
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Jan 5 – Jan 19 | Mar 2 – Mar 16 | — | — |
| Peppers | Jan 19 – Feb 2 | Apr 13 – Apr 27 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Jan 19 – Feb 2 | Apr 13 – Apr 27 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Feb 2 – Feb 16 | Apr 6 – Apr 20 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Feb 2 – Feb 16 | Mar 9 – Mar 23 | Mar 2 – Apr 6 | Sep 25 – Oct 23 |
| Kale | Feb 2 – Feb 16 | Mar 2 – Mar 16 | Mar 2 – Mar 16 | Sep 11 – Oct 2 |
| Broccoli | Feb 2 – Feb 16 | Mar 16 – Mar 30 | — | Aug 14 – Sep 4 |
| Cabbage | Feb 2 – Feb 16 | Mar 9 – Mar 23 | — | Aug 14 – Sep 4 |
| Cauliflower | Feb 2 – Feb 16 | Mar 16 – Mar 30 | — | Aug 14 – Sep 4 |
| Okra | Feb 16 – Mar 2 | Apr 20 – May 4 | Apr 20 – May 4 | — |
| Basil | Feb 16 – Mar 2 | Apr 6 – Apr 20 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Feb 16 – Mar 9 | Aug 28 – Sep 18 |
| Spinach | — | — | Feb 16 – Mar 9 | Sep 25 – Oct 16 |
| Radishes | — | — | Feb 23 – Apr 6 | Oct 9 – Oct 30 |
| Cucumbers | Mar 2 – Mar 9 | Apr 13 – Apr 20 | Apr 6 – Apr 20 | Sep 4 – Sep 18 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Mar 2 – Mar 9 | — | Apr 6 – Apr 20 | Sep 11 – Sep 25 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Mar 2 – Mar 9 | — | Apr 6 – Apr 20 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Mar 2 – Mar 9 | Apr 13 – Apr 27 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Mar 9 – Apr 6 | Aug 28 – Sep 11 |
| Beets | — | — | Mar 9 – Apr 6 | Sep 11 – Sep 25 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Mar 9 – Mar 30 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Mar 16 – Apr 13 | Sep 11 – Sep 25 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Mar 16 – Apr 6 | Sep 25 – Oct 16 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Apr 6 – Apr 27 | Sep 4 – Sep 18 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Apr 6 – Apr 20 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Apr 13 – May 4 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Nov 6 – Dec 11 |
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 New York Cntrl Pk Twr, NY weather station, 9 km away (elevation 131 ft (40 m)).
ZIP codes in Jersey City: 07097 07302 07303 07304 07305 07306 07307 07308 07310 07311 07395 07399
Frost dates near Jersey City
- Hoboken Mar 30 · Nov 20
- Secaucus Apr 4 · Nov 6
- Union City Mar 30 · Nov 20
- Weehawken Mar 30 · Nov 20
- Kearny Apr 4 · Nov 6
- West New York Mar 30 · Nov 20
- North Bergen Mar 30 · Nov 20
- Bayonne Apr 2 · Nov 10
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Jersey City, NJ?
The median last spring frost in Jersey City, NJ is March 30. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after April 9, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Jersey City, NJ?
The median first fall frost is November 20, with about a 10% chance of frost before November 6.
How long is the growing season in Jersey City, NJ?
About 235 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Jersey City, NJ?
Jersey City, NJ is in USDA hardiness zone 7b.