When to plant in Point Pleasant, NJ
USDA Zone 7bPoint Pleasant, New Jersey frost dates, USDA zone, and a full-year planting calendar, drawn from the nearest NOAA station and tuned to the local season.
Heads up: the nearest complete-normals station is about 19 km from Point Pleasant, so your yard's frost dates can differ — a low spot or a paved city center can shift them by a week. Zone 7b means many perennials and even some tender shrubs overwinter in Point Pleasant, while your frost dates still decide when annuals go out.
Frost probability
TOMS RIVER · 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 Point Pleasant’s own odds, recorded at TOMS RIVER.
| Threshold | SPRING 10% | SPRING 50% | SPRING 90% | FALL 10% | FALL 50% | FALL 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | May 22 | May 4 | Apr 20 | Sep 27 | Oct 8 | Oct 21 |
| 32°F | May 12 | Apr 23 | Apr 8 | Oct 8 | Oct 20 | Nov 1 |
| 28°F | Apr 28 | Apr 8 | Mar 27 | Oct 18 | Nov 1 | Nov 14 |
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 Point Pleasant, drawn to the day from the local frost dates. The dashed line is today.
Nearby weather stations
3 within 30 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.
Point Pleasant planting FAQ
When is the last spring frost in Point Pleasant, NJ?
On average, the last spring frost in Point Pleasant is around April 23 (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 Point Pleasant, NJ?
Expect Point Pleasant's first fall frost near October 20 — a 50% chance of 32°F by that date. Bring in or cover tender crops ahead of it.
What hardiness zone is Point Pleasant in?
Point Pleasant 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 Point Pleasant?
There are roughly 180 frost-free days in Point Pleasant (a moderate growing season), running from the average last frost around April 23 to the first fall frost near October 20.
When should I plant tomatoes in Point Pleasant?
In Point Pleasant, start tomato seeds indoors around February 26–March 12, then transplant seedlings outdoors around April 30 once the danger of frost has passed.
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Nearby cities
8 within reach- Lakewood · 12 km
- Toms River · 14 km
- Asbury Park · 17 km
- Beachwood · 20 km
- Tinton Falls · 21 km
- Holiday City-Berkeley · 22 km
- Eatontown · 24 km
- Long Branch · 25 km
Frost dates recorded at TOMS RIVER, 19 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 Point Pleasant, NJ — Frost Dates & Zone 7b." Frost normals: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USC00288816. Retrieved from https://blissgarden.com/new-jersey/point-pleasant.