When to plant in Gloversville, NY
USDA Zone 5bHere are the average frost dates, USDA hardiness zone, and a month-by-month planting calendar for Gloversville, New York — all computed from Gloversville's nearest NOAA weather station.
Zone 5b means Gloversville sees real winter cold, but a good range of perennials survive; the frost dates above govern when annual vegetables go out.
Frost probability
GLOVERSVILLE 7NW (PECK LAKE) · 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 Gloversville’s own odds, recorded at GLOVERSVILLE 7NW (PECK LAKE).
| Threshold | SPRING 10% | SPRING 50% | SPRING 90% | FALL 10% | FALL 50% | FALL 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | Jun 3 | May 23 | May 10 | Sep 10 | Sep 23 | Oct 3 |
| 32°F | May 25 | May 11 | Apr 30 | Sep 20 | Oct 3 | Oct 15 |
| 28°F | May 13 | May 1 | Apr 19 | Oct 1 | Oct 14 | Oct 28 |
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 Gloversville, drawn to the day from the local frost dates. The dashed line is today.
Nearby weather stations
3 within 41 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.
Gloversville planting FAQ
When is the last spring frost in Gloversville, NY?
On average, the last spring frost in Gloversville is around May 11 (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 Gloversville, NY?
Expect Gloversville's first fall frost near October 3 — a 50% chance of 32°F by that date. Bring in or cover tender crops ahead of it.
What hardiness zone is Gloversville in?
Gloversville is in USDA hardiness zone 5b. In zone 5b, winters are cold — pick cold-hardy varieties and protect tender crops.
How long is the growing season in Gloversville?
There are roughly 145 frost-free days in Gloversville (a short growing season), running from the average last frost around May 11 to the first fall frost near October 3.
When should I plant tomatoes in Gloversville?
In Gloversville, start tomato seeds indoors around March 16–March 30, then transplant seedlings outdoors around May 18 once the danger of frost has passed.
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Nearby cities
8 within reach- Amsterdam · 17 km
- East Glenville · 40 km
- Rotterdam · 43 km
- Schenectady · 44 km
- Niskayuna · 46 km
- Saratoga Springs · 46 km
- Latham · 59 km
- Roessleville · 60 km
Frost dates recorded at GLOVERSVILLE 7NW (PECK LAKE), 10 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 Gloversville, NY — Frost Dates & Zone 5b." Frost normals: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USC00303322. Retrieved from https://blissgarden.com/new-york/gloversville.