Last frost date in Utica, New York
May 1
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 19; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 17.
October 13
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by September 29.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Utica Oneida Co AP (USW00094794), 8.6 miles from Utica, elevation 711 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
This station is also the nearest one for Oneida, so its frost dates are the same as Utica's.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Apr 19 | May 1 | May 17 |
| First frost in fall | Sept 29 | Oct 13 | Nov 1 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 164
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | May 13 | Oct 1 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | May 1 | Oct 13 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 20 | Oct 27 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 140
What to plant now in Utica
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 30 Utica: May 1
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 10 Utica: October 13
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
- Rome 16 mi · last frost May 6
- Gloversville 45 mi · last frost May 11
- Oneonta 45 mi · last frost May 17
- Syracuse 46 mi · last frost Apr 29
- Amsterdam 53 mi · last frost May 7