When to plant in Hoboken, NJ
USDA Zone 7bEverything below — frost dates, hardiness zone, and what to plant when in Hoboken, New Jersey — is derived from the closest NOAA station with complete climate normals.
Zone 7b means many perennials and even some tender shrubs overwinter in Hoboken, while your frost dates still decide when annuals go out.
Frost probability
NEW YORK CNTRL PK TWR · 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 Hoboken’s own odds, recorded at NEW YORK CNTRL PK TWR.
| Threshold | SPRING 10% | SPRING 50% | SPRING 90% | FALL 10% | FALL 50% | FALL 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | Apr 20 | Apr 7 | Mar 26 | Oct 27 | Nov 8 | Nov 23 |
| 32°F | Apr 9 | Mar 30 | Mar 14 | Nov 6 | Nov 20 | Dec 6 |
| 28°F | Apr 2 | Mar 19 | Mar 5 | Nov 15 | Dec 1 | Dec 16 |
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 Hoboken, drawn to the day from the local frost dates. The dashed line is today.
Nearby weather stations
3 within 12 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.
Hoboken planting FAQ
When is the last spring frost in Hoboken, NJ?
On average, the last spring frost in Hoboken is around March 30 (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 Hoboken, NJ?
Expect Hoboken's first fall frost near November 20 — a 50% chance of 32°F by that date. Bring in or cover tender crops ahead of it.
What hardiness zone is Hoboken in?
Hoboken is in USDA hardiness zone 7b. In zone 7b, winters are moderate — most common vegetables grow well in season.
How long is the growing season in Hoboken?
There are roughly 235 frost-free days in Hoboken (a long growing season), running from the average last frost around March 30 to the first fall frost near November 20.
When should I plant tomatoes in Hoboken?
In Hoboken, start tomato seeds indoors around February 2–February 16, then transplant seedlings outdoors around April 6 once the danger of frost has passed.
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Nearby cities
8 within reach- Union City · 2 km
- West New York · 5 km
- Jersey City · 5 km
- Secaucus · 5 km
- Guttenberg · 6 km
- Kearny · 8 km
- Fairview · 9 km
- Cliffside Park · 9 km
Frost dates recorded at NEW YORK CNTRL PK TWR, 6 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 Hoboken, NJ — Frost Dates & Zone 7b." Frost normals: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USW00094728. Retrieved from https://blissgarden.com/new-jersey/hoboken.