Frost dates for Cairo 3 NW, NY
At Cairo 3 NW, the median last spring frost (32°F) is Apr 29 and the median first fall frost is Oct 14, for a typical growing season of 169 days. For a 90% chance that the last frost has passed, wait until May 13. Nearby ZIP codes are in USDA hardiness zones 5b to 6a.
- Apr 29Last spring frost (median)50% chance of 32°F after this date
- May 13Safer planting date10% chance of 32°F after this date
- Oct 14First fall frost (median)50% chance of 32°F by this date
- 169 daysGrowing season (median)between 32°F freezes
USDA hardiness zone 5b (-15 to -10°F) · see all zone 5b frost dates
Last spring frost dates
The chance that the temperature drops to the threshold after each date.
| Temperature | 90% chance later | 50% chance later | 10% chance later |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | Apr 27 | May 10 | May 26 |
| 32°F | Apr 15 | Apr 29 | May 13 |
| 28°F | Apr 2 | Apr 15 | Apr 30 |
| 24°F | Mar 21 | Apr 3 | Apr 17 |
First fall frost dates
The chance that the temperature has dropped to the threshold by each date.
| Temperature | 10% chance by | 50% chance by | 90% chance by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | Sep 21 | Oct 3 | Oct 17 |
| 32°F | Oct 1 | Oct 14 | Nov 1 |
| 28°F | Oct 9 | Oct 29 | Nov 12 |
| 24°F | Oct 25 | Nov 8 | Nov 24 |
Growing season length
Days between the last spring and first fall freeze, as the length reached in 9, 5 and 1 out of 10 years.
| Temperature | 9 in 10 years at least | 5 in 10 years at least | 1 in 10 years at least |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | 127 days | 145 days | 163 days |
| 32°F | 148 days | 169 days | 191 days |
| 28°F | 173 days | 196 days | 215 days |
| 24°F | 198 days | 218 days | 240 days |
Chance of a freeze in any year
| Temperature | Chance per year |
|---|---|
| 36°F | 100% |
| 32°F | 100% |
| 28°F | 100% |
| 24°F | 100% |
ZIP codes whose closest station is this one
| ZIP | Hardiness zone | Avg. extreme low | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12413 | 6a | -10 to -5°F | 1 km |
| 12431 | 5b | -15 to -10°F | 5 km |
| 12470 | 5b | -15 to -10°F | 5 km |
| 12405 | 5b | -15 to -10°F | 6 km |
| 12473 | 6a | -10 to -5°F | 6 km |
| 12451 | 6a | -10 to -5°F | 7 km |
| 12482 | 6a | -10 to -5°F | 8 km |
| 12176 | 5b | -15 to -10°F | 9 km |
| 12423 | 5b | -15 to -10°F | 10 km |
| 12058 | 6a | -10 to -5°F | 10 km |
| 12418 | 5b | -15 to -10°F | 11 km |
| 12042 | 5b | -15 to -10°F | 13 km |
| 12460 | 5b | -15 to -10°F | 17 km |
| 12422 | 5b | -15 to -10°F | 17 km |
Not the official USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map. Zones shown here are the values published in the USDA-ARS / Oregon State University PRISM Group 2023 ZIP code tables, shown unaltered. For the official interactive map, visit planthardiness.ars.usda.gov.
About this station
- NOAA station ID USC00301095, at 42.3167, -74.0331, elevation 149 m (490 ft).
- Data quality: Representative (10+ years), 20 years of freeze data.
- Average days per year at or below 32°F: 148.
- Frost risk changes over short distances. Valleys and low spots freeze earlier than hillsides and city centers.
Nearby weather stations
- E Jewett (13 km)
- Alcove Dam (19 km)
- Platte Clove (20 km)
- Hudson Correctional Facility (21 km)
- Valatie 1 N (32 km)
- Lansing Manor (38 km)
- Schoharie (45 km)
- Copake (46 km)
Sources
- NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, annual/seasonal normals by station (version 1.0.1), file dated June 27, 2023; documentation.
- USDA Agricultural Research Service and PRISM Group, Oregon State University, 2023 Plant Hardiness Zone Map ZIP code tables (CONUS, Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico), files dated November 17, 2023. Data © PRISM Group, Oregon State University, https://prism.oregonstate.edu, accessed November 1, 2026. Official map: planthardiness.ars.usda.gov.
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer ZIP Code Tabulation Areas file, dated August 30, 2024 (ZIP centroids used to find the nearest station).
Freeze dates are 30-year probabilities, not forecasts. Check your local forecast before planting tender plants.