Last frost date in Freehold, New Jersey
April 17
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 2; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 6.
October 23
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 9.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Freehold-marlboro (USC00283181), 3.9 miles from Freehold, elevation 194 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Apr 2 | Apr 17 | May 6 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 9 | Oct 23 | Nov 7 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 190
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | May 1 | Oct 12 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 17 | Oct 23 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 2 | Nov 3 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 106
What to plant now in Freehold
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 20 Freehold: April 17
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 20 Freehold: October 23
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
- Long Branch 15 mi · last frost Apr 9
- Point Pleasant 17 mi · last frost Apr 23
- New Brunswick 18 mi · last frost Apr 15
- Princeton 22 mi · last frost Apr 25
- Plainfield 26 mi · last frost Apr 11