When to plant in Elmont, NY
USDA Zone 7bEverything below — frost dates, hardiness zone, and what to plant when in Elmont, New York — is derived from the closest NOAA station with complete climate normals.
Zone 7b means many perennials and even some tender shrubs overwinter in Elmont, while your frost dates still decide when annuals go out.
Frost probability
NEW YORK JFK INTL 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 Elmont’s own odds, recorded at NEW YORK JFK INTL AP.
| Threshold | SPRING 10% | SPRING 50% | SPRING 90% | FALL 10% | FALL 50% | FALL 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | Apr 23 | Apr 11 | Apr 1 | Oct 21 | Nov 2 | Nov 15 |
| 32°F | Apr 13 | Apr 2 | Mar 20 | Nov 2 | Nov 14 | Dec 1 |
| 28°F | Apr 4 | Mar 23 | Mar 9 | Nov 10 | Nov 26 | Dec 13 |
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 Elmont, drawn to the day from the local frost dates. The dashed line is today.
Nearby weather stations
3 within 10 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.
Elmont planting FAQ
When is the last spring frost in Elmont, NY?
Plan for the last spring frost in Elmont around April 2 (the date it has a 50% chance of a 32°F freeze). Anything frost-sensitive should go out after it.
When is the first fall frost in Elmont, NY?
Expect Elmont's first fall frost near November 14 — a 50% chance of 32°F by that date. Bring in or cover tender crops ahead of it.
What hardiness zone is Elmont in?
Elmont 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 Elmont?
There are roughly 226 frost-free days in Elmont (a long growing season), running from the average last frost around April 2 to the first fall frost near November 14.
When should I plant tomatoes in Elmont?
In Elmont, start tomato seeds indoors around February 5–February 19, then transplant seedlings outdoors around April 9 once the danger of frost has passed.
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Nearby cities
8 within reach- North Valley Stream · 2 km
- Franklin Square · 2 km
- Floral Park · 3 km
- Valley Stream · 4 km
- New Hyde Park · 4 km
- West Hempstead · 5 km
- Lynbrook · 5 km
- North New Hyde Park · 5 km
Frost dates recorded at NEW YORK JFK INTL AP, 8 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 Elmont, NY — Frost Dates & Zone 7b." Frost normals: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USW00094789. Retrieved from https://blissgarden.com/new-york/elmont.