When to plant in West Babylon, NY
USDA Zone 7bHere are the average frost dates, USDA hardiness zone, and a month-by-month planting calendar for West Babylon, New York — all computed from West Babylon's nearest NOAA weather station.
Zone 7b means many perennials and even some tender shrubs overwinter in West Babylon, while your frost dates still decide when annuals go out.
Frost probability
FARMINGDALE 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 West Babylon’s own odds, recorded at FARMINGDALE AP.
| Threshold | SPRING 10% | SPRING 50% | SPRING 90% | FALL 10% | FALL 50% | FALL 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | May 3 | Apr 19 | Apr 7 | Oct 12 | Oct 26 | Nov 9 |
| 32°F | Apr 20 | Apr 6 | Mar 26 | Oct 25 | Nov 6 | Nov 21 |
| 28°F | Apr 6 | Mar 27 | Mar 12 | Nov 5 | Nov 19 | Dec 5 |
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 West Babylon, drawn to the day from the local frost dates. The dashed line is today.
Nearby weather stations
3 within 19 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.
West Babylon planting FAQ
When is the last spring frost in West Babylon, NY?
Plan for the last spring frost in West Babylon around April 6 (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 West Babylon, NY?
The first fall frost in West Babylon typically arrives around November 6 (50% probability at 32°F). Harvest or protect frost-sensitive crops before then.
What hardiness zone is West Babylon in?
West Babylon 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 West Babylon?
There are roughly 214 frost-free days in West Babylon (a long growing season), running from the average last frost around April 6 to the first fall frost near November 6.
When should I plant tomatoes in West Babylon?
In West Babylon, start tomato seeds indoors around February 9–February 23, then transplant seedlings outdoors around April 13 once the danger of frost has passed.
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Nearby cities
8 within reach- North Lindenhurst · 2 km
- Lindenhurst · 3 km
- Babylon · 4 km
- North Babylon · 4 km
- North Amityville · 5 km
- Copiague · 5 km
- West Islip · 6 km
- Deer Park · 6 km
Frost dates recorded at FARMINGDALE AP, 5 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 West Babylon, NY — Frost Dates & Zone 7b." Frost normals: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USW00054787. Retrieved from https://blissgarden.com/new-york/west-babylon.