Last frost date in Niagara Falls, New York
April 26
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 13; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 11.
October 25
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 7.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Niagara Falls (USC00305840), 2.2 miles from Niagara Falls, elevation 588 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 13 | Apr 26 | May 11 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 7 | Oct 25 | Nov 7 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 179
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | May 6 | Oct 11 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 26 | Oct 25 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 15 | Nov 5 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 139
What to plant now in Niagara Falls
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 30 Niagara Falls: April 26
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 20 Niagara Falls: October 25
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 York
- North Tonawanda 8 mi · last frost May 6
- Buffalo 16 mi · last frost Apr 24
- Lockport 17 mi · last frost Apr 26
- Batavia 43 mi · last frost May 3
- Dunkirk 45 mi · last frost Apr 30