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🍂 First Frost Dates for Stone Harbor, New Jersey 08247

The first 36°F frost date is 30% likely to be on Oct 20. (See detailed probabilities below.)

The first 32°F light freeze date is 30% likely to be on Nov 3. (See detailed probabilities below.)

(See also 🌷 Last Spring Frost Dates.)

First frost date probabilities for Stone Harbor, NJ are based on historical climate data.

Always check your local forecast for the most up-to-date frost warnings.

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What is a First Frost Date?

The first fall frost signals the end of your local growing season. This date serves as an important deadline for gardeners and farmers. You'll need to complete harvesting before this point. Annuals and other tender plants will die back when frost hits, and perennial plants will enter their dormant phase for winter. Meanwhile, it's time to enjoy a cup of hot cocoa and a cozy sweater—and start planning your spring garden!

How to use the First Frost Date?

Watch your local weather forecasts in early fall to predict the first frost date. Harvest tender crops and protect vulnerable plants before frost arrives. For late-summer plantings, count backward from your area's average first frost date. This ensures your crops have enough time to mature. Keep track of when frost actually occurs in your garden each year. This helps you identify protected spots where the growing season might last longer.

First Frost Date Probabilities

Probability of frost (36°F) on or before...
10% chanceOct 11
20% chanceOct 16
30% chanceOct 20
40% chanceOct 24
50% chanceOct 28
60% chanceOct 31
70% chanceNov 3
80% chanceNov 7
90% chanceNov 12
Probability of light freeze (32°F) on or before...
10% chanceOct 23
20% chanceOct 30
30% chanceNov 3
40% chanceNov 6
50% chanceNov 9
60% chanceNov 13
70% chanceNov 16
80% chanceNov 20
90% chanceNov 26
Probability of moderate freeze (28°F) on or before...
10% chanceNov 7
20% chanceNov 13
30% chanceNov 18
40% chanceNov 21
50% chanceNov 24
60% chanceNov 27
70% chanceDec 1
80% chanceDec 3
90% chanceDec 9
Probability of moderate hard freeze (24°F) on or before...
10% chanceNov 21
20% chanceNov 28
30% chanceDec 1
40% chanceDec 4
50% chanceDec 7
60% chanceDec 10
70% chanceDec 15
80% chanceDec 19
90% chanceDec 25
Probability of hard freeze (20°F) on or before...
10% chanceDec 4
20% chanceDec 9
30% chanceDec 13
40% chanceDec 18
50% chanceDec 21
60% chanceDec 26
70% chanceDec 30
80% chanceJan 4
90% chanceJan 13
Probability of severe hard freeze (16°F) on or before...
10% chanceDec 12
20% chanceDec 19
30% chanceDec 26
40% chanceDec 31
50% chanceJan 4
60% chanceJan 9
70% chanceJan 14
80% chanceJan 21
90% chanceJan 31

Agricultural climatic data from weather station: CAPE MAY 2 NW (USC00281351)

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