When to plant in Massapequa, NY
USDA Zone 7bHere are the average frost dates, USDA hardiness zone, and a month-by-month planting calendar for Massapequa, New York — all computed from Massapequa's nearest NOAA weather station.
Zone 7b means many perennials and even some tender shrubs overwinter in Massapequa, while your frost dates still decide when annuals go out.
Frost probability
WANTAGH CEDAR CREEK · 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 Massapequa’s own odds, recorded at WANTAGH CEDAR CREEK.
| Threshold | SPRING 10% | SPRING 50% | SPRING 90% | FALL 10% | FALL 50% | FALL 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | Apr 30 | Apr 16 | Apr 4 | Oct 17 | Oct 30 | Nov 12 |
| 32°F | Apr 18 | Apr 3 | Mar 19 | Oct 31 | Nov 11 | Nov 30 |
| 28°F | Apr 5 | Mar 22 | Mar 5 | Nov 8 | Nov 23 | Dec 11 |
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 Massapequa, drawn to the day from the local frost dates. The dashed line is today.
Nearby weather stations
3 within 14 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.
Massapequa planting FAQ
When is the last spring frost in Massapequa, NY?
Massapequa's average last spring frost falls near April 3 — 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 Massapequa, NY?
Expect Massapequa's first fall frost near November 11 — a 50% chance of 32°F by that date. Bring in or cover tender crops ahead of it.
What hardiness zone is Massapequa in?
Massapequa 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 Massapequa?
There are roughly 222 frost-free days in Massapequa (a long growing season), running from the average last frost around April 3 to the first fall frost near November 11.
When should I plant tomatoes in Massapequa?
In Massapequa, start tomato seeds indoors around February 6–February 20, then transplant seedlings outdoors around April 10 once the danger of frost has passed.
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Nearby cities
8 within reach- Seaford · 2 km
- Massapequa Park · 2 km
- East Massapequa · 3 km
- Wantagh · 3 km
- North Massapequa · 4 km
- North Wantagh · 5 km
- Bellmore · 5 km
- South Farmingdale · 6 km
Frost dates recorded at WANTAGH CEDAR CREEK, 3 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 Massapequa, NY — Frost Dates & Zone 7b." Frost normals: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USC00308946. Retrieved from https://blissgarden.com/new-york/massapequa.