When to plant in North Wantagh, NY
USDA Zone 7bHere are the average frost dates, USDA hardiness zone, and a month-by-month planting calendar for North Wantagh, New York — all computed from North Wantagh's nearest NOAA weather station.
Zone 7b means many perennials and even some tender shrubs overwinter in North Wantagh, 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 North Wantagh’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 North Wantagh, 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.
North Wantagh planting FAQ
When is the last spring frost in North Wantagh, NY?
On average, the last spring frost in North Wantagh is around April 3 (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 North Wantagh, NY?
The first fall frost in North Wantagh typically arrives around November 11 (50% probability at 32°F). Harvest or protect frost-sensitive crops before then.
What hardiness zone is North Wantagh in?
North Wantagh 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 North Wantagh?
There are roughly 222 frost-free days in North Wantagh (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 North Wantagh?
In North Wantagh, 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- North Bellmore · 2 km
- Wantagh · 3 km
- Levittown · 3 km
- Seaford · 4 km
- North Merrick · 4 km
- Bellmore · 4 km
- North Massapequa · 4 km
- East Meadow · 5 km
Frost dates recorded at WANTAGH CEDAR CREEK, 4 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 North Wantagh, NY — Frost Dates & Zone 7b." Frost normals: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USC00308946. Retrieved from https://blissgarden.com/new-york/north-wantagh.