Frost dates in Essex County, New York
The average last spring frost in Essex County falls May 2 to May 27 and the average first fall frost Sep 22 to Oct 14, depending on the ZIP code (50% odds, 32°F, NOAA 1991–2020 normals). USDA hardiness zone 4a to 5a. Places: Elizabethtown, Keeseville, Lake Placid, Mineville, Port Henry, Schroon Lake. Pick a ZIP for 10% and 90% odds, soil temperature and the 7-day freeze forecast.
| ZIP | Place | Last spring frost | First fall frost | Zone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12851 | May 21 | Sep 26 | 4b | |
| 12852 | May 21 | Sep 26 | 4b | |
| 12855 | May 27 | Sep 22 | 4b | |
| 12857 | May 21 | Sep 26 | 4b | |
| 12858 | May 5 | Oct 3 | 4b | |
| 12870 | Schroon Lake | May 21 | Sep 26 | 4b |
| 12872 | May 21 | Sep 26 | 5a | |
| 12883 | Ticonderoga | May 5 | Oct 3 | 4b |
| 12928 | May 5 | Oct 3 | 4b | |
| 12932 | Elizabethtown | May 2 | Oct 14 | 4b |
| 12936 | May 2 | Oct 14 | 5a | |
| 12941 | May 27 | Sep 22 | 5a | |
| 12942 | May 27 | Sep 22 | 4b | |
| 12943 | May 27 | Sep 22 | 4a | |
| 12944 | Keeseville | May 2 | Oct 14 | 5a |
| 12946 | Lake Placid | May 21 | Sep 24 | 4a |
| 12950 | May 2 | Oct 14 | 5a | |
| 12956 | Mineville | May 5 | Oct 3 | 5a |
| 12960 | May 5 | Oct 3 | 4b | |
| 12961 | May 5 | Oct 3 | 4b | |
| 12964 | May 27 | Sep 22 | 4b | |
| 12974 | Port Henry | May 5 | Oct 3 | 5a |
| 12975 | May 4 | Oct 4 | 5a | |
| 12977 | May 21 | Sep 24 | 4a | |
| 12987 | May 27 | Sep 22 | 5a | |
| 12993 | Westport | May 2 | Oct 14 | 5a |
| 12996 | Willsboro Point | May 2 | Oct 14 | 5a |
| 12997 | Wilmington | May 27 | Sep 22 | 4b |
| 12998 | Witherbee | May 5 | Oct 3 | 4b |
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