Frost Dates for Albany, New York, United States of America

Coordinates: 42.653, -73.757

Growing Season

The last spring air frost in Albany, New York, United States of America typically occurs around May 12, and the first autumn air frost around Sep 13. This gives a frost-free growing season of approximately 124 days.

USDA Hardiness Zone

This location falls in USDA Hardiness Zone 5a, where the average annual extreme minimum temperature is -28.9 to -26.1°C (-20 to -15°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 -8°C (18°F). The warmest month is July, with an average high of 28°C (82°F).

Frost Risk Breakdown

Frost dates at three temperature thresholds: Air frost (0°C / 32°F): May 12 (last spring) to Sep 13 (first autumn). Light ground frost (-1°C / 30°F): Apr 30 (last spring) to Sep 24 (first autumn). Hard ground frost (-2°C / 28°F): Apr 15 (last spring) to Oct 8 (first autumn).

We predict your growing zone to be approximately ...

USDA Growing Zone
USDA Growing Zone - 5a

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

Current Risk Level: Light Ground Frost possible

for today based on past data only.

We predict a frost free growing season at your location from May 12 to Sep 13, which provides approximately 123 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 30 to Sep 24, which provides a total of 147 days for growing.

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
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 13May 12
Light Ground FrostSep 24Apr 30
Hard Ground FrostOct 8Apr 15

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