Last spring frost
Apr 8
Frost Dates for Ambridge, PA
First fall frost
Nov 8
Growing season
212 days
Hardiness zone
6b
In an average year around Ambridge, PA, the last spring frost (32°F) is about Apr 8 and the first fall frost is about Nov 8, giving roughly a 212-day growing season. To be safe most years, wait until Mar 25 before setting out tender plants.
Last spring frost
Dates the last frost of spring typically ends. Plant tender crops after the risk has passed for your comfort level.
| Frost intensity | Early (10%) | Average (50%) | Late (90%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (36°F) | May 13 | Apr 24 | Apr 7 |
| Freeze (32°F) | Apr 26 | Apr 8 | Mar 25 |
| Hard (28°F) | Apr 12 | Mar 29 | Mar 14 |
| Severe (24°F) | Mar 31 | Mar 19 | Mar 2 |
Show full probability table (all thresholds & percentiles)
| °F | 10% | 20% | 30% | 40% | 50% | 60% | 70% | 80% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | May 13 | May 7 | May 2 | Apr 28 | Apr 24 | Apr 21 | Apr 17 | Apr 13 | Apr 7 |
| 32°F | Apr 26 | Apr 20 | Apr 16 | Apr 12 | Apr 8 | Apr 5 | Apr 2 | Mar 30 | Mar 25 |
| 28°F | Apr 12 | Apr 6 | Apr 3 | Mar 31 | Mar 29 | Mar 27 | Mar 23 | Mar 19 | Mar 14 |
| 24°F | Mar 31 | Mar 28 | Mar 25 | Mar 22 | Mar 19 | Mar 16 | Mar 13 | Mar 8 | Mar 2 |
| 20°F | Mar 25 | Mar 20 | Mar 16 | Mar 12 | Mar 9 | Mar 5 | Mar 1 | Feb 25 | Feb 16 |
| 16°F | Mar 17 | Mar 12 | Mar 8 | Mar 4 | Feb 28 | Feb 24 | Feb 19 | Feb 11 | Feb 2 |
First fall frost
Dates the first frost of fall typically arrives. Count back by a crop's days-to-maturity to know your planting cutoff.
| Frost intensity | Early (10%) | Average (50%) | Late (90%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (36°F) | Oct 13 | Oct 28 | Nov 10 |
| Freeze (32°F) | Oct 27 | Nov 8 | Nov 24 |
| Hard (28°F) | Nov 5 | Nov 18 | Dec 4 |
| Severe (24°F) | Nov 12 | Nov 30 | Dec 19 |
Show full probability table (all thresholds & percentiles)
| °F | 10% | 20% | 30% | 40% | 50% | 60% | 70% | 80% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | Oct 13 | Oct 18 | Oct 22 | Oct 25 | Oct 28 | Oct 31 | Nov 2 | Nov 5 | Nov 10 |
| 32°F | Oct 27 | Nov 1 | Nov 2 | Nov 5 | Nov 8 | Nov 11 | Nov 14 | Nov 18 | Nov 24 |
| 28°F | Nov 5 | Nov 9 | Nov 12 | Nov 15 | Nov 18 | Nov 22 | Nov 25 | Nov 29 | Dec 4 |
| 24°F | Nov 12 | Nov 18 | Nov 22 | Nov 26 | Nov 30 | Dec 2 | Dec 6 | Dec 12 | Dec 19 |
| 20°F | Nov 21 | Nov 28 | Dec 2 | Dec 6 | Dec 10 | Dec 15 | Dec 20 | Dec 26 | Jan 2 |
| 16°F | Dec 1 | Dec 10 | Dec 15 | Dec 21 | Dec 26 | Dec 30 | Jan 3 | Jan 10 | Jan 17 |
Growing season is measured at 32°F with about 50% probability. Hardiness zone from the 2023 USDA map; frost normals from NOAA 1991-2020.
Where this data comes from
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How we calculate these dates
Frost and freeze dates come from the NOAA 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's 30-year averages for each weather station. A date shown at the 50% level is the median: in half of years the frost falls on or before it. The 10% and 90% columns show the early and late ends of the range, so you can plant on the odds you're comfortable with. These are long-term averages, not a forecast for this year - always check your local outlook before planting.
Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, 1991–2020 Climate Normals (public domain). Harman is not affiliated with or endorsed by NOAA.
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Ambridge, PA?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) around Ambridge, PA is about Apr 8. In cooler years it can run later, so for a safer bet many gardeners wait until Mar 25.
When is the first frost in the fall?
The first fall frost around Ambridge, PA typically arrives about Nov 8. Count back by a crop's days to maturity to find the latest date you can plant it.
When can I plant tomatoes and other tender crops?
Tender crops like tomatoes, peppers and basil are damaged by frost, so wait until the last spring frost has passed - around Apr 8 on average, or Mar 25 to be safe most years.
How long is the growing season here?
The frost-free growing season (between the last spring and first fall 32°F frost) is about 212 days in a typical year.
Are these dates a forecast for this year?
No. They are 30-year averages from the NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals, not a prediction for the current year. Use them for planning and always check your local weather forecast before planting or protecting crops.
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Data source: NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals · Page updated Aug 4, 2026