Frost dates for Newcomb, NY
At Newcomb, the median last spring frost (32°F) is May 21 and the median first fall frost is Sep 26, for a typical growing season of 126 days. For a 90% chance that the last frost has passed, wait until Jun 3. Nearby ZIP codes are in USDA hardiness zones 4b to 5a.
- May 21Last spring frost (median)50% chance of 32°F after this date
- Jun 3Safer planting date10% chance of 32°F after this date
- Sep 26First fall frost (median)50% chance of 32°F by this date
- 126 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 20 | Jun 2 | Jun 16 |
| 32°F | May 4 | May 21 | Jun 3 |
| 28°F | Apr 26 | May 8 | May 22 |
| 24°F | Apr 15 | Apr 27 | May 12 |
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 1 | Sep 15 | Sep 27 |
| 32°F | Sep 13 | Sep 26 | Oct 7 |
| 28°F | Sep 25 | Oct 6 | Oct 21 |
| 24°F | Oct 4 | Oct 20 | Nov 4 |
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 | 82 days | 102 days | 121 days |
| 32°F | 108 days | 126 days | 146 days |
| 28°F | 132 days | 150 days | 170 days |
| 24°F | 153 days | 173 days | 196 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12852 | 4b | -25 to -20°F | 7 km |
| 12851 | 4b | -25 to -20°F | 15 km |
| 12857 | 4b | -25 to -20°F | 27 km |
| 12870 | 4b | -25 to -20°F | 39 km |
| 12872 | 5a | -20 to -15°F | 41 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 USC00305714, at 43.9708, -74.2219, elevation 502 m (1,647 ft).
- Data quality: Representative (10+ years), 23 years of freeze data.
- Average days per year at or below 32°F: 186.
- Frost risk changes over short distances. Valleys and low spots freeze earlier than hillsides and city centers.
Nearby weather stations
- Indian Lake 2sw (24 km)
- Tupper Lake Sunmount (34 km)
- Ray Brook (37 km)
- Lake Placid 2 S (42 km)
- Saranac Regional Airport (46 km)
- Big Moose 3 SE (55 km)
- Wanakena Rngr School (58 km)
- Stillwater Rsvr (66 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.