When to plant in Babylon, NY
USDA Zone 7bEverything below — frost dates, hardiness zone, and what to plant when in Babylon, New York — is derived from the closest NOAA station with complete climate normals.
In zone 7b, Babylon supports a wide range of perennials year-round; the frost dates above are what set your annual vegetable timing.
Frost probability
FARMINGDALE AP · 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 Babylon’s own odds, recorded at FARMINGDALE AP.
| Threshold | SPRING 10% | SPRING 50% | SPRING 90% | FALL 10% | FALL 50% | FALL 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | May 3 | Apr 19 | Apr 7 | Oct 12 | Oct 26 | Nov 9 |
| 32°F | Apr 20 | Apr 6 | Mar 26 | Oct 25 | Nov 6 | Nov 21 |
| 28°F | Apr 6 | Mar 27 | Mar 12 | Nov 5 | Nov 19 | Dec 5 |
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 Babylon, drawn to the day from the local frost dates. The dashed line is today.
Nearby weather stations
3 within 20 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.
Babylon planting FAQ
When is the last spring frost in Babylon, NY?
Babylon's average last spring frost falls near April 6 — 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 Babylon, NY?
The first fall frost in Babylon typically arrives around November 6 (50% probability at 32°F). Harvest or protect frost-sensitive crops before then.
What hardiness zone is Babylon in?
Babylon 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 Babylon?
Babylon has about 214 frost-free days — a long growing season — between the average last spring frost (April 6) and first fall frost (November 6).
When should I plant tomatoes in Babylon?
For Babylon, sow tomatoes indoors about February 9–February 23 and move the seedlings out around April 13, after the last spring frost.
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Nearby cities
8 within reach- West Islip · 3 km
- West Babylon · 4 km
- Lindenhurst · 4 km
- North Babylon · 4 km
- North Lindenhurst · 5 km
- Copiague · 6 km
- North Amityville · 7 km
- Bay Shore · 8 km
Frost dates recorded at FARMINGDALE AP, 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 Babylon, NY — Frost Dates & Zone 7b." Frost normals: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USW00054787. Retrieved from https://blissgarden.com/new-york/babylon.