When to plant in Somers Point, NJ
USDA Zone 7bHere are the average frost dates, USDA hardiness zone, and a month-by-month planting calendar for Somers Point, New Jersey — all computed from Somers Point's nearest NOAA weather station.
With about 241 frost-free days, Somers Point supports back-to-back plantings; stagger sowings every few weeks to keep beds productive spring through fall. In zone 7b, Somers Point supports a wide range of perennials year-round; the frost dates above are what set your annual vegetable timing.
Frost probability
MARGATE · 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 Somers Point’s own odds, recorded at MARGATE.
| Threshold | SPRING 10% | SPRING 50% | SPRING 90% | FALL 10% | FALL 50% | FALL 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | Apr 22 | Apr 7 | Mar 24 | Oct 29 | Nov 8 | Nov 25 |
| 32°F | Apr 7 | Mar 26 | Mar 9 | Nov 7 | Nov 22 | Dec 10 |
| 28°F | Mar 28 | Mar 13 | Feb 27 | Nov 18 | Dec 5 | Dec 25 |
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 Somers Point, drawn to the day from the local frost dates. The dashed line is today.
Nearby weather stations
3 within 17 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.
Somers Point planting FAQ
When is the last spring frost in Somers Point, NJ?
On average, the last spring frost in Somers Point 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 Somers Point, NJ?
The first fall frost in Somers Point typically arrives around November 22 (50% probability at 32°F). Harvest or protect frost-sensitive crops before then.
What hardiness zone is Somers Point in?
Somers Point 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 Somers Point?
Somers Point has about 241 frost-free days — a long growing season — between the average last spring frost (March 26) and first fall frost (November 22).
When should I plant tomatoes in Somers Point?
For Somers Point, sow tomatoes indoors about January 29–February 12 and move the seedlings out around April 2, after the last spring frost.
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Nearby cities
8 within reach- Ocean City · 5 km
- Pleasantville · 12 km
- McKee City · 15 km
- Atlantic City · 15 km
- Vineland · 37 km
- Millville · 39 km
- Hammonton · 41 km
- Williamstown · 51 km
Frost dates recorded at MARGATE, 9 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 Somers Point, NJ — Frost Dates & Zone 7b." Frost normals: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USC00285243. Retrieved from https://blissgarden.com/new-jersey/somers-point.