Frost Dates for Buffalo, NY 14210
Buffalo has 29 ZIP codes. The Buffalo, NY frost page lists all of them with their dates.
Last spring frost May 19 · First fall frost September 28 · 132 frost-free days · USDA Zone 6b
ZIP 14210 has about 15,600 people, one of 29 ZIP codes in Buffalo.
Moderate season: 132 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans May 5–June 2 (28 days). Fall frost risk spans September 15–October 15 (30 days).
Frost probability for 14210
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | June 2 | May 19 | May 5 |
| Fall (first frost) | September 15 | September 28 | October 15 |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at COLDEN 1 N (25.3 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Which crops fit a 132-day season in Buffalo
In Buffalo (132 frost-free days, a moderate season), 37 of 56 planner crops fit outright, 16 get two plantings, 2 need an indoor start, 1 crop is perennial.
| Crop | Start indoors | Plant out / sow | Days you have | Verdict | Last sow date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomato | Apr 14 | Jun 2–Jun 9 | 90 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 90 available after Jun 2. | — |
| Pepper | Apr 7 | Jun 2–Jun 9 | 90 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 90 available after Jun 2. | Jun 3 |
| Lettuce | Mar 24 | Apr 21–Apr 28 | 167 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 21 and again by Aug 7; both mature before Oct 5. | Aug 7 |
| Carrots | — | Apr 28–May 5 | 174 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 174 available after Apr 28. | Jul 27 |
| Cucumber | Apr 28 | Jun 2–Jun 9 | 104 | fits: 60 days to maturity, 104 available after Jun 2. | Jul 2 |
| Beans | — | May 26–Jun 9 | 118 | fits: 60 days to maturity, 118 available after May 26. | Jul 9 |
| Peas | — | Mar 24–Jun 2 | 195 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 195 available after Mar 24. | Jul 18 |
| Zucchini | May 5 | Jun 2–Jun 9 | 104 | fits: 55 days to maturity, 104 available after Jun 2. | Jul 7 |
| Onion | Feb 24 | Apr 21–May 5 | 167 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 167 available after Apr 21. | — |
| Spinach | — | Mar 24–May 12 | 209 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 24 and again by Aug 26; both mature before Oct 19. | Aug 26 |
| Kale | Mar 10 | Apr 21–May 5 | 181 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 21 and again by Aug 11; both mature before Oct 19. | Aug 11 |
| Broccoli | Mar 24 | Apr 21–May 5 | 167 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 167 available after Apr 21. | Jul 3 |
| Cabbage | Mar 24 | Apr 21–May 5 | 181 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 181 available after Apr 21. | Jul 27 |
| Radish | — | Mar 24–Jun 16 | 195 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 24 and again by Aug 27; both mature before Oct 5. | Aug 27 |
| Beets | — | Mar 24–Jun 16 | 195 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 24 and again by Jul 28; both mature before Oct 5. | Jul 28 |
| Potatoes | — | May 5–May 12 | 153 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 153 available after May 5. | — |
| Garlic | — | Sep 28 | 237 | overwinter: Plant Sep 28 to Oct 19; harvest the following summer. | Oct 19 |
| Strawberry | — | Apr 14–Jun 9 | 188 | perennial: A perennial: plant Apr 14; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. | — |
| Corn | Apr 21 | May 26–Jun 2 | 104 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 104 available after May 26. | Jun 10 |
| Pumpkin | May 5 | Jun 2–Jun 2 | 97 | head-start: Even planted out Jun 2, the outdoor season is about 3 days short; choose an early variety or grow under cover. | — |
| Cauliflower | Apr 7 | May 12–May 26 | 146 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 146 available after May 12. | Jul 8 |
| Swiss Chard | Mar 24 | May 5–May 5 | 153 | two-plantings: Plant May 5 and again by Jul 28; both mature before Oct 5. | Jul 28 |
| Arugula | — | Mar 24–Jun 16 | 209 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 24 and again by Aug 26; both mature before Oct 19. | Aug 26 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Mar 24 | Apr 21–May 5 | 181 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 181 available after Apr 21. | Jun 27 |
| Butternut Squash | May 5 | Jun 2–Jun 9 | 97 | head-start: Even planted out Jun 2, the outdoor season is about 3 days short; choose an early variety or grow under cover. | — |
| Eggplant | Mar 31 | Jun 2–Jun 9 | 90 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 90 available after Jun 2. | Jun 8 |
| Okra | Apr 21 | May 26–Jun 2 | 111 | fits: 55 days to maturity, 111 available after May 26. | Jul 7 |
| Basil | Apr 14 | Jun 9–Jun 9 | 97 | fits: 60 days to maturity, 97 available after Jun 9. | Jul 2 |
| Cilantro | — | Apr 21–May 12 | 167 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 21 and again by Aug 2; both mature before Oct 5. | Aug 2 |
| Parsley | Mar 10 | May 26–Jun 2 | 132 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 132 available after May 26. | Jul 13 |
| Celery | Mar 10 | May 26–Jun 9 | 132 | fits: 120 days to maturity, 132 available after May 26. | — |
| Scallions | Mar 10 | Apr 21–May 5 | 181 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 21 and again by Aug 6; both mature before Oct 19. | Aug 6 |
| Turnip | — | Apr 21–May 5 | 181 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 21 and again by Aug 16; both mature before Oct 19. | Aug 16 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Apr 7–Apr 21 | 195 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 7 and again by Aug 11; both mature before Oct 19. | Aug 11 |
| Bok Choy | Apr 21 | May 12–May 19 | 146 | two-plantings: Plant May 12 and again by Aug 7; both mature before Oct 5. | Aug 7 |
| Collards | Mar 10 | Apr 21–May 5 | 181 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 21 and again by Aug 6; both mature before Oct 19. | Aug 6 |
| Cantaloupe | May 5 | Jun 2–Jun 9 | 90 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 90 available after Jun 2. | — |
| Chives | Feb 24 | May 26–Jun 2 | 146 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 146 available after May 26. | — |
| Dill | — | Mar 24–Jun 16 | 195 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 24 and again by Jul 28; both mature before Oct 5. | Jul 28 |
| Oregano | Mar 10 | May 26–Jun 2 | 146 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 146 available after May 26. | — |
| Rosemary | Feb 24 | May 26–Jun 2 | 132 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 132 available after May 26. | — |
| Sage | Mar 24 | May 26–Jun 2 | 146 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 146 available after May 26. | — |
| Thyme | Mar 10 | May 26–Jun 2 | 146 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 146 available after May 26. | — |
| Calendula | Apr 7 | May 5–May 19 | 153 | two-plantings: Plant May 5 and again by Aug 2; both mature before Oct 5. | Aug 2 |
| Cosmos | Apr 21 | May 19–Jun 2 | 118 | fits: 60 days to maturity, 118 available after May 19. | Jul 2 |
| Lavender | Feb 24 | May 19–Jun 2 | 153 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 153 available after May 19. | — |
| Marigolds | Apr 7 | May 19–May 26 | 118 | two-plantings: Plant May 19 and again by Jul 12; both mature before Sep 14. | Jul 12 |
| Melons | May 5 | Jun 2–Jun 9 | 90 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 90 available after Jun 2. | — |
| Mint | — | May 19–Jun 2 | 153 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 153 available after May 19. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Apr 21 | May 19–May 26 | 118 | fits: 55 days to maturity, 118 available after May 19. | Jul 7 |
| Pole Beans | — | May 26–Jun 9 | 111 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 111 available after May 26. | Jun 27 |
| Spaghetti Squash | May 5 | Jun 2–Jun 9 | 97 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 97 available after Jun 2. | — |
| Sunflowers | — | May 19–Jun 2 | 118 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 118 available after May 19. | Jun 22 |
| Tomatillos | Mar 24 | May 26–Jun 2 | 97 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 97 available after May 26. | Jun 3 |
| Watermelon | May 5 | May 26–Jun 2 | 97 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 97 available after May 26. | May 29 |
| Yellow Squash | May 5 | Jun 2–Jun 9 | 104 | fits: 55 days to maturity, 104 available after Jun 2. | Jul 7 |
| Zinnias | Apr 21 | May 19–Jun 2 | 118 | fits: 60 days to maturity, 118 available after May 19. | Jul 2 |
Month by month in Buffalo
| Month | What to do |
|---|---|
| January | Plan your garden layout and order seeds. Research varieties suited to your frost dates. |
| February | Start indoors: Chives (Feb 24), Lavender (Feb 24), Onion (Feb 24), Rosemary (Feb 24). |
| March | Start indoors: Celery (Mar 10), Collards (Mar 10), Kale (Mar 10), Oregano (Mar 10), Parsley (Mar 10), Scallions (Mar 10), +9 more. Direct sow from: Arugula (Mar 24), Beets (Mar 24), Dill (Mar 24), Peas (Mar 24), Radish (Mar 24), Spinach (Mar 24). |
| April | Start indoors: Calendula (Apr 7), Cauliflower (Apr 7), Marigolds (Apr 7), Pepper (Apr 7), Basil (Apr 14), Tomato (Apr 14), +7 more. Direct sow from: Kohlrabi (Apr 7), Cilantro (Apr 21), Turnip (Apr 21), Carrots (Apr 28). Transplant from: Broccoli (Apr 21), Brussel Sprouts (Apr 21), Cabbage (Apr 21), Collards (Apr 21), Kale (Apr 21), Lettuce (Apr 21), +2 more. Plant: Strawberry (Apr 14). |
| May | Start indoors: Butternut Squash (May 5), Cantaloupe (May 5), Melons (May 5), Pumpkin (May 5), Spaghetti Squash (May 5), Watermelon (May 5), +2 more. Direct sow from: Potatoes (May 5), Sunflowers (May 19), Beans (May 26), Pole Beans (May 26). Transplant from: Calendula (May 5), Swiss Chard (May 5), Bok Choy (May 12), Cauliflower (May 12), Cosmos (May 19), Lavender (May 19), +15 more. Last frost around May 19. Last sowing dates: Watermelon (May 29). |
| June | Transplant from: Butternut Squash (Jun 2), Cantaloupe (Jun 2), Cucumber (Jun 2), Eggplant (Jun 2), Melons (Jun 2), Pepper (Jun 2), +6 more. Last sowing dates: Pepper (Jun 3), Tomatillos (Jun 3), Eggplant (Jun 8), Corn (Jun 10), Sunflowers (Jun 22), Brussel Sprouts (Jun 27), +1 more. |
| July | Last sowing dates: Basil (Jul 2), Cosmos (Jul 2), Cucumber (Jul 2), Zinnias (Jul 2), Broccoli (Jul 3), Nasturtiums (Jul 7), +13 more. |
| August | Last sowing dates: Calendula (Aug 2), Cilantro (Aug 2), Collards (Aug 6), Scallions (Aug 6), Bok Choy (Aug 7), Lettuce (Aug 7), +6 more. |
| September | Direct sow from: Garlic (Sep 28). First frost around September 28. |
| October | Last sowing dates: Garlic (Oct 19). |
| November | Clean up spent plants. Add compost to beds. Rest, review, and plan next year's garden. |
| December | Clean up spent plants. Add compost to beds. Rest, review, and plan next year's garden. |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last frost date for Buffalo, NY (ZIP 14210)?
The median last spring frost date for Buffalo, NY (ZIP code 14210) is around May 19. This is the 50th-percentile date — meaning half of all years see frost end before this date. Use the 10% and 90% dates to understand the full range of risk in your area. One year in ten frost ends before May 5; one in ten it runs past June 2.
What is the first fall frost date in Buffalo, NY?
The median first fall frost date for Buffalo, NY is around September 28. Plan to harvest or protect frost-sensitive crops like tomatoes and peppers at least a week before this date to avoid losses. The first frost arrives around September 15 in the earliest one-in-ten years, so cover tomatoes and peppers from then.
How long is the growing season in Buffalo, NY?
The frost-free growing season in Buffalo is about 132 days. This window — from your last spring frost to your first fall frost — is when warm-season vegetables thrive. Cold-hardy crops like kale, spinach, and peas can extend your season by weeks on either side. In Buffalo (132 frost-free days, a moderate season), 37 of 56 planner crops fit outright, 16 get two plantings, 2 need an indoor start, 1 crop is perennial.
What USDA hardiness zone is Buffalo, NY?
Buffalo, NY is in USDA hardiness zone 6b (2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map). Zones come from the average coldest winter temperature, so they tell you which perennials survive the winter; the frost dates on this page tell you when to plant.
When should I start tomatoes indoors in Buffalo, NY?
Start tomatoes indoors Apr 14 and plant out Jun 2 in Buffalo. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.
How many plantings of lettuce fit in Buffalo?
Two: plant Apr 21 and again by Aug 7; both mature before Oct 5.
When do I plant garlic in Buffalo?
Sep 28 to Oct 19; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Can I grow Butternut Squash in Buffalo?
Yes, with help. Even planted out Jun 2, the outdoor season is about 3 days short; choose an early variety or grow under cover.
Which nearby ZIP has a longer season?
Buffalo (ZIP 14207) has 170 frost-free days, 38 more than Buffalo (ZIP 14210). See Buffalo ZIP 14207 frost dates
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