Frost dates for Troy L&d, NY
At Troy L&d, the median last spring frost (32°F) is Apr 19 and the median first fall frost is Oct 26, for a typical growing season of 190 days. For a 90% chance that the last frost has passed, wait until May 3. Nearby ZIP codes are in USDA hardiness zone 6a.
- Apr 19Last spring frost (median)50% chance of 32°F after this date
- May 3Safer planting date10% chance of 32°F after this date
- Oct 26First fall frost (median)50% chance of 32°F by this date
- 190 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 | Apr 19 | May 1 | May 15 |
| 32°F | Apr 6 | Apr 19 | May 3 |
| 28°F | Mar 27 | Apr 7 | Apr 20 |
| 24°F | Mar 15 | Mar 31 | Apr 9 |
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 30 | Oct 13 | Oct 31 |
| 32°F | Oct 11 | Oct 26 | Nov 10 |
| 28°F | Oct 25 | Nov 6 | Nov 20 |
| 24°F | Nov 4 | Nov 18 | Dec 1 |
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 | 145 days | 165 days | 187 days |
| 32°F | 168 days | 190 days | 209 days |
| 28°F | 191 days | 212 days | 230 days |
| 24°F | 212 days | 231 days | 252 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12183 | 6a | -10 to -5°F | 1 km |
| 12189 | 6a | -10 to -5°F | 3 km |
| 12047 | 6a | -10 to -5°F | 5 km |
| 12180 | 6a | -10 to -5°F | 7 km |
| 12182 | 6a | -10 to -5°F | 7 km |
| 12204 | 6a | -10 to -5°F | 8 km |
| 12188 | 6a | -10 to -5°F | 8 km |
| 12198 | 6a | -10 to -5°F | 10 km |
| 12121 | 6a | -10 to -5°F | 12 km |
| 12140 | 6a | -10 to -5°F | 12 km |
| 12144 | 6a | -10 to -5°F | 14 km |
| 12196 | 6a | -10 to -5°F | 14 km |
| 12061 | 6a | -10 to -5°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 USC00308600, at 42.7511, -73.6850, elevation 5 m (15 ft).
- Data quality: Standard (24+ years of data), 27 years of freeze data.
- Average days per year at or below 32°F: 131.
- Frost risk changes over short distances. Valleys and low spots freeze earlier than hillsides and city centers.
Nearby weather stations
- Albany Airport (10 km)
- Grafton (18 km)
- Buskirk (29 km)
- Saratoga Springs 4 SW (34 km)
- Valatie 1 N (35 km)
- Alcove Dam (37 km)
- Delanson 2ne (40 km)
- Schoharie (51 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.