Frost dates · New York
When is the first frost in New York?
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- Monday49°F / 37°FClear skies
Grey. Shocking, I know.
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In a typical year, New York’s first frost comes around November 20 and its last around March 30.
One year in ten the first frost comes as early as November 6, and nine years in ten it has arrived by December 6. One year in ten the last frost is over as early as March 14, and nine years in ten it is over by April 9. New York averages about 67 nights a year at 32°F or colder, with about 236 frost-free days in between in a typical year. The first frost here usually comes in about 6 days. That makes it the 16th latest first frost of the 117 cities we track where it freezes most years.
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New York’s first frost shows up late, because the city’s concrete holds heat the way it holds opinions.
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Frost dates, early, typical and late years
| Early year (1 in 10) | Typical | Late year (1 in 10) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| First frost | November 6 | November 20 | December 6 |
| Last frost | March 14 | March 30 | April 9 |
A frost date here is a night when the official thermometer reads 32°F or colder. Frost on the ground can show up on clear, calm nights a few degrees milder.
Cities with about the same first frost
- Atlanta, Georgia: first frost around November 20
- El Paso, Texas: first frost around November 20
- Portland, Oregon: first frost around November 19
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991 to 2020, station USW00094728.