Frost dates for 11233 — Brooklyn, NY
Last spring frostApr 1median date
First fall frostNov 19median date
Growing season232 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone7bZone 7b
How Brooklyn compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Brooklyn falls between March 16 and April 12, a 27-day window. The first fall frost falls between November 6 and December 5.
- The median last frost is 32 days earlier than the New York median of May 3.
- Its 232-day growing season is among the longest of the 1,610 New York places with a regular frost season.
- The last frost is 4 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 66 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with New York, NY, 10 km away, the last frost here is 2 days later than there and the growing season is 3 days shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | March 16 |
| 50% (median) | April 1 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | April 12 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | November 6 |
| 50% (median) | November 19 |
| 90% (late) | December 5 |
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 Brooklyn, NY
Frost dates for 11233 — Brooklyn, NY — last frost Apr 1, first frost Nov 19, zone 7b. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Jan 7 to Jan 21Transplant outside: Mar 4 to Mar 18
Start indoors: Jan 21 to Feb 4Transplant outside: Apr 15 to Apr 29
Start indoors: Jan 21 to Feb 4Transplant outside: Apr 15 to Apr 29
Start indoors: Feb 4 to Feb 18Transplant outside: Apr 8 to Apr 22
Start indoors: Feb 4 to Feb 18Transplant outside: Mar 11 to Mar 25Sow outdoors: Mar 4 to Apr 8Plant for fall: Sep 24 to Oct 22
Start indoors: Feb 4 to Feb 18Transplant outside: Mar 4 to Mar 18Sow outdoors: Mar 4 to Mar 18Plant for fall: Sep 10 to Oct 1
Start indoors: Feb 4 to Feb 18Transplant outside: Mar 18 to Apr 1Plant for fall: Aug 13 to Sep 3
Start indoors: Feb 4 to Feb 18Transplant outside: Mar 11 to Mar 25Plant for fall: Aug 13 to Sep 3
Start indoors: Feb 4 to Feb 18Transplant outside: Mar 18 to Apr 1Plant for fall: Aug 13 to Sep 3
Start indoors: Feb 18 to Mar 4Transplant outside: Apr 22 to May 6Sow outdoors: Apr 22 to May 6
Start indoors: Feb 18 to Mar 4Transplant outside: Apr 8 to Apr 22
Sow outdoors: Feb 18 to Mar 11Plant for fall: Aug 27 to Sep 17
Sow outdoors: Feb 18 to Mar 11Plant for fall: Sep 24 to Oct 15
Sow outdoors: Feb 25 to Apr 8Plant for fall: Oct 8 to Oct 29
Start indoors: Mar 4 to Mar 11Transplant outside: Apr 15 to Apr 22Sow outdoors: Apr 8 to Apr 22Plant for fall: Sep 3 to Sep 17
Start indoors: Mar 4 to Mar 11Sow outdoors: Apr 8 to Apr 22Plant for fall: Sep 10 to Sep 24
Start indoors: Mar 4 to Mar 11Sow outdoors: Apr 8 to Apr 22
Start indoors: Mar 4 to Mar 11Transplant outside: Apr 15 to Apr 29
Sow outdoors: Mar 11 to Apr 8Plant for fall: Aug 27 to Sep 10
Sow outdoors: Mar 11 to Apr 8Plant for fall: Sep 10 to Sep 24
Sow outdoors: Mar 11 to Apr 1
Sow outdoors: Mar 18 to Apr 15Plant for fall: Sep 10 to Sep 24
Sow outdoors: Mar 18 to Apr 8Plant for fall: Sep 24 to Oct 15
Sow outdoors: Apr 8 to Apr 29Plant for fall: Sep 3 to Sep 17
Sow outdoors: Apr 8 to Apr 22
Transplant outside: Apr 15 to May 6
Plant for fall: Nov 5 to Dec 10
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Brooklyn, NY
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Jan 7 – Jan 21 | Mar 4 – Mar 18 | — | — |
| Peppers | Jan 21 – Feb 4 | Apr 15 – Apr 29 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Jan 21 – Feb 4 | Apr 15 – Apr 29 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Feb 4 – Feb 18 | Apr 8 – Apr 22 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Feb 4 – Feb 18 | Mar 11 – Mar 25 | Mar 4 – Apr 8 | Sep 24 – Oct 22 |
| Kale | Feb 4 – Feb 18 | Mar 4 – Mar 18 | Mar 4 – Mar 18 | Sep 10 – Oct 1 |
| Broccoli | Feb 4 – Feb 18 | Mar 18 – Apr 1 | — | Aug 13 – Sep 3 |
| Cabbage | Feb 4 – Feb 18 | Mar 11 – Mar 25 | — | Aug 13 – Sep 3 |
| Cauliflower | Feb 4 – Feb 18 | Mar 18 – Apr 1 | — | Aug 13 – Sep 3 |
| Okra | Feb 18 – Mar 4 | Apr 22 – May 6 | Apr 22 – May 6 | — |
| Basil | Feb 18 – Mar 4 | Apr 8 – Apr 22 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Feb 18 – Mar 11 | Aug 27 – Sep 17 |
| Spinach | — | — | Feb 18 – Mar 11 | Sep 24 – Oct 15 |
| Radishes | — | — | Feb 25 – Apr 8 | Oct 8 – Oct 29 |
| Cucumbers | Mar 4 – Mar 11 | Apr 15 – Apr 22 | Apr 8 – Apr 22 | Sep 3 – Sep 17 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Mar 4 – Mar 11 | — | Apr 8 – Apr 22 | Sep 10 – Sep 24 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Mar 4 – Mar 11 | — | Apr 8 – Apr 22 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Mar 4 – Mar 11 | Apr 15 – Apr 29 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Mar 11 – Apr 8 | Aug 27 – Sep 10 |
| Beets | — | — | Mar 11 – Apr 8 | Sep 10 – Sep 24 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Mar 11 – Apr 1 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Mar 18 – Apr 15 | Sep 10 – Sep 24 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Mar 18 – Apr 8 | Sep 24 – Oct 15 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Apr 8 – Apr 29 | Sep 3 – Sep 17 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Apr 8 – Apr 22 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Apr 15 – May 6 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Nov 5 – Dec 10 |
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 Ny Ave V Brooklyn, NY weather station, 11 km away (elevation 20 ft (6 m)).
ZIP codes in Brooklyn: 11201 11202 11203 11204 11205 11206 11207 11208 11209 11210 11211 11212 11213 11214 11215 11216 11217 11218 11219 11220 11221 11222 11223 11224 11225 11226 11228 11229 11230 11231 11232 11233 11234 11235 11236 11237 11238 11239 11241 11242 11243 11245 11247 11249 11251 11252 11256
Frost dates near Brooklyn
- Ridgewood Mar 26 · Nov 25
- Maspeth Mar 26 · Nov 25
- Woodhaven Mar 26 · Nov 25
- Middle Village Mar 26 · Nov 25
- Ozone Park Apr 2 · Nov 14
- Howard Beach Apr 2 · Nov 14
- Sunnyside Mar 26 · Nov 25
- Elmhurst Mar 26 · Nov 25
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Brooklyn, NY?
The median last spring frost in Brooklyn, NY is April 1. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after April 12, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Brooklyn, NY?
The median first fall frost is November 19, with about a 10% chance of frost before November 6.
How long is the growing season in Brooklyn, NY?
About 232 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Brooklyn, NY?
Brooklyn, NY is in USDA hardiness zone 7b.