When to plant in West Haverstraw, NY
USDA Zone 7aEverything below — frost dates, hardiness zone, and what to plant when in West Haverstraw, New York — is derived from the closest NOAA station with complete climate normals.
West Haverstraw's nearest full-normals station sits about 17 km out, so treat these as a close estimate — local microclimate can nudge your first and last frost. In zone 7a, West Haverstraw supports a wide range of perennials year-round; the frost dates above are what set your annual vegetable timing.
The average last spring frost in West Haverstraw is now 9 days later than in the 1981–2010 normals. See how frost dates are shifting nationwide →
Frost probability
YORKTOWN HTS 1W · 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 Haverstraw’s own odds, recorded at YORKTOWN HTS 1W.
| Threshold | SPRING 10% | SPRING 50% | SPRING 90% | FALL 10% | FALL 50% | FALL 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | May 21 | May 7 | Apr 25 | Sep 26 | Oct 7 | Oct 22 |
| 32°F | May 8 | Apr 25 | Apr 13 | Oct 4 | Oct 19 | Nov 3 |
| 28°F | Apr 26 | Apr 13 | Apr 3 | Oct 15 | Nov 1 | Nov 14 |
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 Haverstraw, drawn to the day from the local frost dates. The dashed line is today.
Nearby weather stations
3 within 21 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 Haverstraw planting FAQ
When is the last spring frost in West Haverstraw, NY?
Plan for the last spring frost in West Haverstraw around April 25 (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 Haverstraw, NY?
The first fall frost in West Haverstraw typically arrives around October 19 (50% probability at 32°F). Harvest or protect frost-sensitive crops before then.
What hardiness zone is West Haverstraw in?
West Haverstraw 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 West Haverstraw?
West Haverstraw has about 177 frost-free days — a moderate growing season — between the average last spring frost (April 25) and first fall frost (October 19).
When should I plant tomatoes in West Haverstraw?
For West Haverstraw, sow tomatoes indoors about February 28–March 14 and move the seedlings out around May 2, after the last spring frost.
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Nearby cities
8 within reach- Stony Point · 3 km
- Haverstraw · 5 km
- New City · 6 km
- Peekskill · 10 km
- Ossining · 11 km
- Spring Valley · 11 km
- Nanuet · 13 km
- Monsey · 13 km
Frost dates recorded at YORKTOWN HTS 1W, 17 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 Haverstraw, NY — Frost Dates & Zone 7a." Frost normals: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USC00309670. Retrieved from https://blissgarden.com/new-york/west-haverstraw.