Last frost date in Newark, New Jersey
April 4
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by March 23; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after April 16.
November 6
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 25.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Harrison (USC00283704), 2 miles from Newark, elevation 24 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
This station is also the nearest one for East Orange, Harrison, Jersey City, Kearny and North Arlington, so their frost dates are the same as Newark's.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Mar 23 | Apr 4 | Apr 16 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 25 | Nov 6 | Nov 22 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 216
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | Apr 16 | Oct 27 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 4 | Nov 6 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Mar 26 | Nov 19 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 83
What to plant now in Newark
- Mustard greensAug 15 – Nov 1Now
- Garden peasSept 1 – Nov 1Now
- ParsleySept 1 – Nov 15Now
- RadishesSept 1 – Nov 15Now
- SpinachSept 15 – Nov 1Now
- Corn saladOct 1 – Dec 1Now
- Onion setsOct 1 – Dec 1Now
- Upland cressOct 1 – Dec 1Now
- Asparagus plantsDec 1 – Jan 1Soon
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around March 30 Newark: April 4
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around November 10 Newark: November 6
Planting dates: USDA Home and Garden Bulletin No. 9 (1967), “Suburban and Farm Vegetable Gardens,” tables 4 and 5. How we match the table.
Nearby in New Jersey
- Elizabeth 4 mi · last frost Apr 2
- Union City 8 mi · last frost Mar 30
- Passaic 9 mi · last frost Apr 3
- Summit 10 mi · last frost Apr 18
- Westfield 10 mi · last frost Apr 11