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🍂 First Frost Dates for Ulster Park, New York 12487

The first 36°F frost date is 30% likely to be on Sep 10. (See detailed probabilities below.)

The first 32°F light freeze date is 30% likely to be on Sep 21. (See detailed probabilities below.)

(See also 🌷 Last Spring Frost Dates.)

First frost date probabilities for Ulster Park, 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% chanceSep 1
20% chanceSep 6
30% chanceSep 10
40% chanceSep 13
50% chanceSep 16
60% chanceSep 19
70% chanceSep 21
80% chanceSep 24
90% chanceSep 27
Probability of light freeze (32°F) on or before...
10% chanceSep 11
20% chanceSep 17
30% chanceSep 21
40% chanceSep 24
50% chanceSep 26
60% chanceSep 29
70% chanceOct 1
80% chanceOct 3
90% chanceOct 8
Probability of moderate freeze (28°F) on or before...
10% chanceSep 25
20% chanceSep 30
30% chanceOct 1
40% chanceOct 4
50% chanceOct 6
60% chanceOct 8
70% chanceOct 11
80% chanceOct 15
90% chanceOct 20
Probability of moderate hard freeze (24°F) on or before...
10% chanceOct 3
20% chanceOct 7
30% chanceOct 11
40% chanceOct 14
50% chanceOct 17
60% chanceOct 20
70% chanceOct 24
80% chanceOct 29
90% chanceNov 3
Probability of hard freeze (20°F) on or before...
10% chanceOct 12
20% chanceOct 18
30% chanceOct 22
40% chanceOct 26
50% chanceOct 30
60% chanceNov 2
70% chanceNov 6
80% chanceNov 11
90% chanceNov 16
Probability of severe hard freeze (16°F) on or before...
10% chanceOct 24
20% chanceOct 31
30% chanceNov 4
40% chanceNov 9
50% chanceNov 14
60% chanceNov 17
70% chanceNov 21
80% chanceNov 26
90% chanceDec 1

Agricultural climatic data from weather station: RHINEBECK 4SE (USC00307035)

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