New York frost dates by city
| City | Last frost (50%) | Safer date (10%) | First frost (50%) | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany | Apr 27 | May 11 | Oct 15 | 169 days |
| Buffalo | Apr 24 | May 9 | Oct 26 | 183 days |
| New York | Apr 2 | Apr 13 | Nov 14 | 226 days |
| Rochester | Apr 24 | May 8 | Oct 25 | 181 days |
| Syracuse | Apr 29 | May 13 | Oct 19 | 173 days |
Each city uses its nearest major NOAA weather station, usually the airport. Valleys, hilltops and rural spots can differ from it by one to three weeks. How to read these dates.