When to plant in Waldwick, NJ
USDA Zone 7aWaldwick, New Jersey frost dates, USDA zone, and a full-year planting calendar, drawn from the nearest NOAA station and tuned to the local season.
In zone 7a, Waldwick 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 Waldwick’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 20Full-year planting calendar
Each bar is the exact window to take a planting action in Waldwick, drawn to the day from the local frost dates. The dashed line is today.
Nearby weather stations
3 within 19 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.
Waldwick planting FAQ
When is the last spring frost in Waldwick, NJ?
Waldwick'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 Waldwick, NJ?
The first fall frost in Waldwick typically arrives around October 23 (50% probability at 32°F). Harvest or protect frost-sensitive crops before then.
What hardiness zone is Waldwick in?
Waldwick 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 Waldwick?
Waldwick 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 Waldwick?
For Waldwick, sow tomatoes indoors about February 22–March 8 and move the seedlings out around April 26, after the last spring frost.
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Nearby cities
8 within reachFrost dates recorded at WANAQUE RAYMOND DAM, 15 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 Waldwick, NJ — Frost Dates & Zone 7a." Frost normals: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USC00289187. Retrieved from https://blissgarden.com/new-jersey/waldwick.