When to plant in Valley Stream, NY
USDA Zone 7bEverything below — frost dates, hardiness zone, and what to plant when in Valley Stream, New York — is derived from the closest NOAA station with complete climate normals.
In zone 7b, Valley Stream supports a wide range of perennials year-round; the frost dates above are what set your annual vegetable timing.
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 Valley Stream’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 Valley Stream, drawn to the day from the local frost dates. The dashed line is today.
Nearby weather stations
3 within 11 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.
Valley Stream planting FAQ
When is the last spring frost in Valley Stream, NY?
Plan for the last spring frost in Valley Stream 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 Valley Stream, NY?
Expect Valley Stream'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 Valley Stream in?
Valley Stream 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 Valley Stream?
Valley Stream has about 226 frost-free days — a long growing season — between the average last spring frost (April 2) and first fall frost (November 14).
When should I plant tomatoes in Valley Stream?
For Valley Stream, sow tomatoes indoors about February 5–February 19 and move the seedlings out around April 9, after the last spring frost.
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Nearby cities
8 within reach- North Valley Stream · 2 km
- Lynbrook · 3 km
- Woodmere · 3 km
- Elmont · 4 km
- East Rockaway · 4 km
- Franklin Square · 5 km
- Rockville Centre · 6 km
- West Hempstead · 6 km
Frost dates recorded at NEW YORK JFK INTL AP, 6 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 Valley Stream, NY — Frost Dates & Zone 7b." Frost normals: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USW00094789. Retrieved from https://blissgarden.com/new-york/valley-stream.