Last frost date in Passaic, New Jersey
April 3
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by March 20; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after April 16.
November 4
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 21.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Teterboro AP (USW00094741), 3.6 miles from Passaic, elevation 9 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
This station is also the nearest one for Bergenfield, Dumont, East Rutherford, Elmwood Park, Englewood, Fair Lawn, Fort Lee, Garfield, Hackensack, Hasbrouck Heights, Hillsdale, Little Ferry, Lodi, Maywood, New Milford, Palisades Park, Paramus, Ridgefield, Ridgefield Park, River Edge, Rutherford, Secaucus, Tenafly, Wallington, Westwood and Wood-Ridge, so their frost dates are the same as Passaic's.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Mar 20 | Apr 3 | Apr 16 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 21 | Nov 4 | Nov 20 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 215
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | Apr 16 | Oct 24 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 3 | Nov 4 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Mar 23 | Nov 16 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 89
What to plant now in Passaic
- Corn saladSept 15 – Nov 1Now
- Upland cressSept 15 – Nov 1Now
- Rhubarb plantsNov 1 – Dec 1Soon
- Asparagus plantsNov 15 – Jan 1Soon
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around March 30 Passaic: April 3
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 30 Passaic: November 4
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
- Paterson 4 mi · last frost Apr 15
- Union City 8 mi · last frost Mar 30
- Newark 9 mi · last frost Apr 4
- Lincoln Park 10 mi · last frost Apr 14
- Elizabeth 14 mi · last frost Apr 2