Frost Dates for Paterson, New Jersey, United States of America

Coordinates: 40.917, -74.172

Growing Season

The last spring air frost in Paterson, New Jersey, United States of America typically occurs around Apr 26, and the first autumn air frost around Sep 30. This gives a frost-free growing season of approximately 157 days.

USDA Hardiness Zone

This location falls in USDA Hardiness Zone 6a, where the average annual extreme minimum temperature is -23.3 to -20.6°C (-10 to -5°F). This zone rating helps gardeners determine which perennial plants are likely to survive winter.

Temperature Overview

The coldest month is January, with an average low of -4°C (25°F). The warmest month is July, with an average high of 30°C (86°F).

Frost Risk Breakdown

Frost dates at three temperature thresholds: Air frost (0°C / 32°F): Apr 26 (last spring) to Sep 30 (first autumn). Light ground frost (-1°C / 30°F): Apr 16 (last spring) to Oct 8 (first autumn). Hard ground frost (-2°C / 28°F): Mar 31 (last spring) to Oct 22 (first autumn).

We predict your growing zone to be approximately ...

USDA Growing Zone
USDA Growing Zone - 6a

... and the frost data for your area is ...

Current Risk Level: Hard Ground Frost possible

for today based on past data only.

We predict a frost free growing season at your location from Apr 26 to Sep 30, which provides approximately 156 frost free days.

For the less tender plants, or if you are planning to protect your plants with fleece etc, your growing season could stretch from Apr 16 to Oct 8, which provides a total of 175 days for growing.

Jan
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Dec
  • Hard Ground Frost possible
  • Light Ground Frost possible
  • Air Frost possible
  • Safest (unlikely)
First and last frost dates by frost type
FirstLast
Air FrostSep 30Apr 26
Light Ground FrostOct 8Apr 16
Hard Ground FrostOct 22Mar 31

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