Frost dates for Delhi 2 SE, NY
At Delhi 2 SE, the median last spring frost (32°F) is May 19 and the median first fall frost is Oct 1, for a typical growing season of 132 days. For a 90% chance that the last frost has passed, wait until Jun 3. Nearby ZIP codes are in USDA hardiness zones 5a to 5b.
- May 19Last spring frost (median)50% chance of 32°F after this date
- Jun 3Safer planting date10% chance of 32°F after this date
- Oct 1First fall frost (median)50% chance of 32°F by this date
- 132 daysGrowing season (median)between 32°F freezes
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 | May 18 | Jun 2 | Jun 17 |
| 32°F | May 1 | May 19 | Jun 3 |
| 28°F | Apr 20 | May 5 | May 23 |
| 24°F | Apr 6 | Apr 21 | May 7 |
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 5 | Sep 20 | Oct 3 |
| 32°F | Sep 17 | Oct 1 | Oct 14 |
| 28°F | Sep 29 | Oct 11 | Oct 28 |
| 24°F | Oct 6 | Oct 26 | Nov 10 |
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 | 87 days | 109 days | 129 days |
| 32°F | 112 days | 132 days | 154 days |
| 28°F | 136 days | 158 days | 182 days |
| 24°F | 161 days | 185 days | 208 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13753 | 5a | -20 to -15°F | 6 km |
| 13752 | 5a | -20 to -15°F | 9 km |
| 13740 | 5a | -20 to -15°F | 12 km |
| 13739 | 5b | -15 to -10°F | 14 km |
| 13731 | 5a | -20 to -15°F | 17 km |
| 12459 | 5b | -15 to -10°F | 19 km |
| 13842 | 5b | -15 to -10°F | 20 km |
| 12455 | 5b | -15 to -10°F | 23 km |
| 12438 | 5b | -15 to -10°F | 25 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 USC00302036, at 42.2533, -74.9050, elevation 445 m (1,460 ft).
- Data quality: Representative (10+ years), 24 years of freeze data.
- Average days per year at or below 32°F: 169.
- Frost risk changes over short distances. Valleys and low spots freeze earlier than hillsides and city centers.
Nearby weather stations
- Downsville Dam (21 km)
- Walton 2 (21 km)
- Emmons (26 km)
- E Sidney (28 km)
- Lansing Manor (42 km)
- Callicoon Center (47 km)
- Deposit (48 km)
- Slide Mountain (48 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.