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🍂 First Frost Dates for Ridgewood, New York 11385

The first 36°F frost date is 30% likely to be on Nov 3. (See detailed probabilities below.)

The first 32°F light freeze date is 30% likely to be on Nov 14. (See detailed probabilities below.)

(See also 🌷 Last Spring Frost Dates.)

First frost date probabilities for Ridgewood, NY 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 27
20% chanceNov 1
30% chanceNov 3
40% chanceNov 6
50% chanceNov 8
60% chanceNov 11
70% chanceNov 13
80% chanceNov 17
90% chanceNov 22
Probability of light freeze (32°F) on or before...
10% chanceNov 6
20% chanceNov 11
30% chanceNov 14
40% chanceNov 17
50% chanceNov 20
60% chanceNov 22
70% chanceNov 26
80% chanceNov 30
90% chanceDec 5
Probability of moderate freeze (28°F) on or before...
10% chanceNov 16
20% chanceNov 21
30% chanceNov 24
40% chanceNov 28
50% chanceDec 1
60% chanceDec 3
70% chanceDec 6
80% chanceDec 10
90% chanceDec 16
Probability of moderate hard freeze (24°F) on or before...
10% chanceNov 25
20% chanceNov 30
30% chanceDec 3
40% chanceDec 7
50% chanceDec 10
60% chanceDec 14
70% chanceDec 18
80% chanceDec 23
90% chanceDec 29
Probability of hard freeze (20°F) on or before...
10% chanceDec 4
20% chanceDec 9
30% chanceDec 14
40% chanceDec 18
50% chanceDec 22
60% chanceDec 26
70% chanceDec 30
80% chanceJan 4
90% chanceJan 12
Probability of severe hard freeze (16°F) on or before...
10% chanceDec 12
20% chanceDec 19
30% chanceDec 25
40% chanceDec 30
50% chanceJan 2
60% chanceJan 6
70% chanceJan 11
80% chanceJan 18
90% chanceJan 26

Agricultural climatic data from weather station: NEW YORK LAGUARDIA AP (USW00014732)

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