When to plant in Fair Lawn, NJ
USDA Zone 7aEverything below — frost dates, hardiness zone, and what to plant when in Fair Lawn, New Jersey — is derived from the closest NOAA station with complete climate normals.
In zone 7a, Fair Lawn supports a wide range of perennials year-round; the frost dates above are what set your annual vegetable timing.
Frost probability
TETERBORO AP · 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 Fair Lawn’s own odds, recorded at TETERBORO AP.
| Threshold | SPRING 10% | SPRING 50% | SPRING 90% | FALL 10% | FALL 50% | FALL 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | May 2 | Apr 16 | Apr 3 | Oct 10 | Oct 24 | Nov 6 |
| 32°F | Apr 16 | Apr 3 | Mar 20 | Oct 21 | Nov 4 | Nov 20 |
| 28°F | Apr 4 | Mar 23 | Mar 7 | Nov 2 | Nov 16 | Dec 4 |
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 Fair Lawn, drawn to the day from the local frost dates. The dashed line is today.
Nearby weather stations
3 within 15 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.
Fair Lawn planting FAQ
When is the last spring frost in Fair Lawn, NJ?
Fair Lawn's average last spring frost falls near April 3 — the 50% mark at 32°F in the 1991–2020 normals. Hold tender transplants until the risk has passed, then plant out.
When is the first fall frost in Fair Lawn, NJ?
The first fall frost in Fair Lawn typically arrives around November 4 (50% probability at 32°F). Harvest or protect frost-sensitive crops before then.
What hardiness zone is Fair Lawn in?
Fair Lawn is in USDA hardiness zone 7a. In zone 7a, winters are moderate — most common vegetables grow well in season.
How long is the growing season in Fair Lawn?
Fair Lawn has about 215 frost-free days — a long growing season — between the average last spring frost (April 3) and first fall frost (November 4).
When should I plant tomatoes in Fair Lawn?
For Fair Lawn, sow tomatoes indoors about February 6–February 20 and move the seedlings out around April 10, after the last spring frost.
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Nearby cities
8 within reachFrost dates recorded at TETERBORO AP, 11 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 Fair Lawn, NJ — Frost Dates & Zone 7a." Frost normals: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USW00094741. Retrieved from https://blissgarden.com/new-jersey/fair-lawn.