When to plant in Hampton Bays, NY
USDA Zone 7aHampton Bays, New York 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, Hampton Bays supports a wide range of perennials year-round; the frost dates above are what set your annual vegetable timing.
Frost probability
WESTHAMPTN GABRESKI 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 Hampton Bays’s own odds, recorded at WESTHAMPTN GABRESKI AP.
| Threshold | SPRING 10% | SPRING 50% | SPRING 90% | FALL 10% | FALL 50% | FALL 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | Jun 2 | May 20 | May 3 | Sep 23 | Oct 4 | Oct 16 |
| 32°F | May 23 | May 7 | Apr 23 | Oct 2 | Oct 14 | Oct 31 |
| 28°F | May 12 | Apr 27 | Apr 10 | Oct 10 | Oct 26 | Nov 9 |
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 Hampton Bays, 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.
Hampton Bays planting FAQ
When is the last spring frost in Hampton Bays, NY?
On average, the last spring frost in Hampton Bays is around May 7 (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 Hampton Bays, NY?
The first fall frost in Hampton Bays typically arrives around October 14 (50% probability at 32°F). Harvest or protect frost-sensitive crops before then.
What hardiness zone is Hampton Bays in?
Hampton Bays 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 Hampton Bays?
Hampton Bays has about 160 frost-free days — a moderate growing season — between the average last spring frost (May 7) and first fall frost (October 14).
When should I plant tomatoes in Hampton Bays?
For Hampton Bays, sow tomatoes indoors about March 12–March 26 and move the seedlings out around May 14, after the last spring frost.
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Nearby cities
8 within reach- Riverhead · 16 km
- Manorville · 23 km
- Mastic · 28 km
- Mastic Beach · 29 km
- Shirley · 31 km
- Ridge · 31 km
- Rocky Point · 36 km
- Middle Island · 37 km
Frost dates recorded at WESTHAMPTN GABRESKI AP, 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 Hampton Bays, NY — Frost Dates & Zone 7a." Frost normals: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USW00014719. Retrieved from https://blissgarden.com/new-york/hampton-bays.