Frost dates for 14219 — Buffalo, NY
Last spring frostMay 7median date
First fall frostOct 11median date
Growing season157 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone6bZone 6b
How Buffalo compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Buffalo falls between April 24 and May 23, a 29-day window. The first fall frost falls between September 27 and October 29.
- The median last frost is 4 days later than the New York median of May 3.
- Its 157-day growing season is longer than 38% of the 1,610 New York places with a regular frost season (state median 163 days).
- The last frost is 15 days later than the zone 6b median of Apr 22. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 6b chart.
- The weather station records an average of 162 nights a year at or below 32°F.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | April 24 |
| 50% (median) | May 7 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | May 23 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | September 27 |
| 50% (median) | October 11 |
| 90% (late) | October 29 |
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 Buffalo, NY
Frost dates for 14219 — Buffalo, NY — last frost May 7, first frost Oct 11, zone 6b. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Feb 12 to Feb 26Transplant outside: Apr 9 to Apr 23
Start indoors: Feb 26 to Mar 12Transplant outside: May 21 to Jun 4
Start indoors: Feb 26 to Mar 12Transplant outside: May 21 to Jun 4
Start indoors: Mar 12 to Mar 26Transplant outside: May 14 to May 28
Start indoors: Mar 12 to Mar 26Transplant outside: Apr 16 to Apr 30Sow outdoors: Apr 9 to May 14Plant for fall: Aug 16 to Sep 13
Start indoors: Mar 12 to Mar 26Transplant outside: Apr 9 to Apr 23Sow outdoors: Apr 9 to Apr 23Plant for fall: Aug 2 to Aug 23
Start indoors: Mar 12 to Mar 26Transplant outside: Apr 23 to May 7Plant for fall: Jul 5 to Jul 26
Start indoors: Mar 12 to Mar 26Transplant outside: Apr 16 to Apr 30Plant for fall: Jul 5 to Jul 26
Start indoors: Mar 12 to Mar 26Transplant outside: Apr 23 to May 7Plant for fall: Jul 5 to Jul 26
Start indoors: Mar 26 to Apr 9Transplant outside: May 28 to Jun 11Sow outdoors: May 28 to Jun 11
Start indoors: Mar 26 to Apr 9Transplant outside: May 14 to May 28
Sow outdoors: Mar 26 to Apr 16Plant for fall: Jul 19 to Aug 9
Sow outdoors: Mar 26 to Apr 16Plant for fall: Aug 16 to Sep 6
Sow outdoors: Apr 2 to May 14Plant for fall: Aug 30 to Sep 20
Start indoors: Apr 9 to Apr 16Transplant outside: May 21 to May 28Sow outdoors: May 14 to May 28Plant for fall: Jul 26 to Aug 9
Start indoors: Apr 9 to Apr 16Sow outdoors: May 14 to May 28Plant for fall: Aug 2 to Aug 16
Start indoors: Apr 9 to Apr 16Sow outdoors: May 14 to May 28
Start indoors: Apr 9 to Apr 16Transplant outside: May 21 to Jun 4
Sow outdoors: Apr 16 to May 14Plant for fall: Jul 19 to Aug 2
Sow outdoors: Apr 16 to May 14Plant for fall: Aug 2 to Aug 16
Sow outdoors: Apr 16 to May 7
Sow outdoors: Apr 23 to May 21Plant for fall: Aug 2 to Aug 16
Sow outdoors: Apr 23 to May 14Plant for fall: Aug 16 to Sep 6
Sow outdoors: May 14 to Jun 4Plant for fall: Jul 26 to Aug 9
Sow outdoors: May 14 to May 28
Transplant outside: May 21 to Jun 11
Plant for fall: Sep 27 to Nov 1
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Buffalo, NY
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Feb 12 – Feb 26 | Apr 9 – Apr 23 | — | — |
| Peppers | Feb 26 – Mar 12 | May 21 – Jun 4 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Feb 26 – Mar 12 | May 21 – Jun 4 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Mar 12 – Mar 26 | May 14 – May 28 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Mar 12 – Mar 26 | Apr 16 – Apr 30 | Apr 9 – May 14 | Aug 16 – Sep 13 |
| Kale | Mar 12 – Mar 26 | Apr 9 – Apr 23 | Apr 9 – Apr 23 | Aug 2 – Aug 23 |
| Broccoli | Mar 12 – Mar 26 | Apr 23 – May 7 | — | Jul 5 – Jul 26 |
| Cabbage | Mar 12 – Mar 26 | Apr 16 – Apr 30 | — | Jul 5 – Jul 26 |
| Cauliflower | Mar 12 – Mar 26 | Apr 23 – May 7 | — | Jul 5 – Jul 26 |
| Okra | Mar 26 – Apr 9 | May 28 – Jun 11 | May 28 – Jun 11 | — |
| Basil | Mar 26 – Apr 9 | May 14 – May 28 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Mar 26 – Apr 16 | Jul 19 – Aug 9 |
| Spinach | — | — | Mar 26 – Apr 16 | Aug 16 – Sep 6 |
| Radishes | — | — | Apr 2 – May 14 | Aug 30 – Sep 20 |
| Cucumbers | Apr 9 – Apr 16 | May 21 – May 28 | May 14 – May 28 | Jul 26 – Aug 9 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Apr 9 – Apr 16 | — | May 14 – May 28 | Aug 2 – Aug 16 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Apr 9 – Apr 16 | — | May 14 – May 28 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Apr 9 – Apr 16 | May 21 – Jun 4 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Apr 16 – May 14 | Jul 19 – Aug 2 |
| Beets | — | — | Apr 16 – May 14 | Aug 2 – Aug 16 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Apr 16 – May 7 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Apr 23 – May 21 | Aug 2 – Aug 16 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Apr 23 – May 14 | Aug 16 – Sep 6 |
| Green Beans | — | — | May 14 – Jun 4 | Jul 26 – Aug 9 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | May 14 – May 28 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | May 21 – Jun 11 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Sep 27 – Nov 1 |
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 Colden 1 N, NY weather station, 18 km away (elevation 1,024 ft (312 m)).
ZIP codes in Buffalo: 14201 14202 14203 14204 14205 14206 14207 14208 14209 14210 14211 14212 14213 14214 14215 14216 14217 14218 14219 14220 14221 14222 14223 14224 14225 14226 14227 14228 14231 14233 14240 14241 14260 14261 14263 14264 14265 14267 14269 14270 14272 14273 14276 14280
Frost dates near Buffalo
- Athol Springs May 4 · Oct 17
- Hamburg May 4 · Oct 17
- Orchard Park May 7 · Oct 11
- Lake View May 4 · Oct 17
- North Boston May 4 · Oct 17
- Spring Brook May 7 · Oct 10
- North Evans May 4 · Oct 17
- West Falls May 7 · Oct 11
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Buffalo, NY?
The median last spring frost in Buffalo, NY is May 7. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after May 23, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Buffalo, NY?
The median first fall frost is October 11, with about a 10% chance of frost before September 27.
How long is the growing season in Buffalo, NY?
About 157 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Buffalo, NY?
Buffalo, NY is in USDA hardiness zone 6b.