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🍂 First Frost Dates for Franklin Park, New Jersey 08823

The first 36°F frost date is 30% likely to be on Oct 6. (See detailed probabilities below.)

The first 32°F light freeze date is 30% likely to be on Oct 16. (See detailed probabilities below.)

(See also 🌷 Last Spring Frost Dates.)

First frost date probabilities for Franklin Park, 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 1
20% chanceOct 4
30% chanceOct 6
40% chanceOct 8
50% chanceOct 11
60% chanceOct 14
70% chanceOct 16
80% chanceOct 20
90% chanceOct 25
Probability of light freeze (32°F) on or before...
10% chanceOct 8
20% chanceOct 13
30% chanceOct 16
40% chanceOct 19
50% chanceOct 22
60% chanceOct 25
70% chanceOct 28
80% chanceNov 1
90% chanceNov 6
Probability of moderate freeze (28°F) on or before...
10% chanceOct 19
20% chanceOct 25
30% chanceOct 28
40% chanceNov 1
50% chanceNov 4
60% chanceNov 8
70% chanceNov 11
80% chanceNov 16
90% chanceNov 21
Probability of moderate hard freeze (24°F) on or before...
10% chanceNov 2
20% chanceNov 8
30% chanceNov 13
40% chanceNov 17
50% chanceNov 20
60% chanceNov 23
70% chanceNov 28
80% chanceDec 1
90% chanceDec 7
Probability of hard freeze (20°F) on or before...
10% chanceNov 18
20% chanceNov 23
30% chanceNov 28
40% chanceDec 1
50% chanceDec 4
60% chanceDec 8
70% chanceDec 12
80% chanceDec 17
90% chanceDec 23
Probability of severe hard freeze (16°F) on or before...
10% chanceDec 1
20% chanceDec 6
30% chanceDec 10
40% chanceDec 14
50% chanceDec 19
60% chanceDec 23
70% chanceDec 26
80% chanceDec 31
90% chanceJan 6

Agricultural climatic data from weather station: NEW BRUNSWICK 3 SE (USC00286055)

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