When to plant in Ramsey, NJ
USDA Zone 7aHere are the average frost dates, USDA hardiness zone, and a month-by-month planting calendar for Ramsey, New Jersey — all computed from Ramsey's nearest NOAA weather station.
In zone 7a, Ramsey supports a wide range of perennials year-round; the frost dates above are what set your annual vegetable timing.
Frost probability
WANAQUE RAYMOND DAM · 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 Ramsey’s own odds, recorded at WANAQUE RAYMOND DAM.
| Threshold | SPRING 10% | SPRING 50% | SPRING 90% | FALL 10% | FALL 50% | FALL 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | May 16 | Apr 30 | Apr 18 | Oct 3 | Oct 13 | Oct 27 |
| 32°F | May 3 | Apr 19 | Apr 5 | Oct 9 | Oct 23 | Nov 6 |
| 28°F | Apr 19 | Apr 4 | Mar 21 | Oct 16 | Nov 4 | Nov 21 |
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 Ramsey, drawn to the day from the local frost dates. The dashed line is today.
Nearby weather stations
3 within 24 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.
Ramsey planting FAQ
When is the last spring frost in Ramsey, NJ?
Ramsey's average last spring frost falls near April 19 — 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 Ramsey, NJ?
In Ramsey, the first 32°F freeze of fall lands around October 23 on average. Time your last harvests and any season-extension cover before it.
What hardiness zone is Ramsey in?
Ramsey 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 Ramsey?
Ramsey has about 187 frost-free days — a moderate growing season — between the average last spring frost (April 19) and first fall frost (October 23).
When should I plant tomatoes in Ramsey?
For Ramsey, sow tomatoes indoors about February 22–March 8 and move the seedlings out around April 26, after the last spring frost.
Never miss a window in Ramsey
An email when it’s time to start seeds, transplant, and sow — timed to Ramsey’s frost dates. Double opt-in, one-click unsubscribe, no spam.
Nearby cities
8 within reach- Waldwick · 6 km
- Suffern · 6 km
- Airmont · 6 km
- Franklin Lakes · 8 km
- Monsey · 8 km
- Oakland · 9 km
- Chestnut Ridge · 9 km
- Ridgewood · 9 km
Frost dates recorded at WANAQUE RAYMOND DAM, 12 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 Ramsey, NJ — Frost Dates & Zone 7a." Frost normals: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USC00289187. Retrieved from https://blissgarden.com/new-jersey/ramsey.