When to plant in Atlantic City, NJ
USDA Zone 8aEverything below — frost dates, hardiness zone, and what to plant when in Atlantic City, New Jersey — is derived from the closest NOAA station with complete climate normals.
Zone 8a means many perennials and even some tender shrubs overwinter in Atlantic City, while your frost dates still decide when annuals go out.
Frost probability
ATLANTIC CITY · 1991–2020The date the last spring and first fall frost occur, by threshold and probability. A 90% date is later in spring — and earlier in fall — than a 10% date; the 50% · 32°F row is what most gardeners plan around. These are Atlantic City’s own odds, recorded at ATLANTIC CITY.
| Threshold | SPRING 10% | SPRING 50% | SPRING 90% | FALL 10% | FALL 50% | FALL 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | Apr 18 | Apr 4 | Mar 23 | Oct 30 | Nov 10 | Nov 26 |
| 32°F | Apr 6 | Mar 26 | Mar 10 | Nov 6 | Nov 21 | Dec 7 |
| 28°F | Mar 30 | Mar 15 | Feb 27 | Nov 16 | Dec 2 | Dec 22 |
Download this table as CSV ↓ — every threshold and probability, plus this city’s planting-window dates.
What to plant now
TODAY · JULY 19Full-year planting calendar
Each bar is the exact window to take a planting action in Atlantic City, drawn to the day from the local frost dates. The dashed line is today.
Nearby weather stations
3 within 13 km · complete 32°F normalsWhen stations disagree by more than a few days, that spread is real microclimate variation — elevation, water, urban heat. Judge which station best matches your own yard.
Atlantic City planting FAQ
When is the last spring frost in Atlantic City, NJ?
On average, the last spring frost in Atlantic City is around March 26 (50% probability at 32°F, from 1991–2020 NOAA normals). Wait until after this date to set out tender plants like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first fall frost in Atlantic City, NJ?
In Atlantic City, the first 32°F freeze of fall lands around November 21 on average. Time your last harvests and any season-extension cover before it.
What hardiness zone is Atlantic City in?
Atlantic City is in USDA hardiness zone 8a. In zone 8a, winters are mild — many tender perennials overwinter here.
How long is the growing season in Atlantic City?
There are roughly 240 frost-free days in Atlantic City (a long growing season), running from the average last frost around March 26 to the first fall frost near November 21.
When should I plant tomatoes in Atlantic City?
In Atlantic City, start tomato seeds indoors around January 29–February 12, then transplant seedlings outdoors around April 2 once the danger of frost has passed.
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Nearby cities
8 within reach- Pleasantville · 5 km
- Somers Point · 15 km
- Ocean City · 18 km
- McKee City · 19 km
- Hammonton · 42 km
- Ocean Acres · 43 km
- Vineland · 48 km
- Millville · 52 km
Frost dates recorded at ATLANTIC CITY, 2 km from the city center · 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals · zone from the USDA/PRISM 2023 map. How we compute this.
BlissGarden. "When to Plant in Atlantic City, NJ — Frost Dates & Zone 8a." Frost normals: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USW00013724. Retrieved from https://blissgarden.com/new-jersey/atlantic-city.