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Will it freeze in East Rockaway in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in East Rockaway during the next 7 nights in the available NWS frost forecast.
Tonight: forecast low 61°F. Above 36°F.
NWS forecast period: Thu, Nov 5, 6:00 PM EST to Fri, Nov 6, 6:00 AM EST.
No nights at or below 36°F in the National Weather Service forecast for the next 7 nights.
- Tonight 61°F Above 36°F · Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
- Fri, Nov 6 54°F Above 36°F · Light Rain
- Sat, Nov 7 46°F Above 36°F · Slight Chance Light Rain
- Sun, Nov 8 44°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Mon, Nov 9 44°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Tue, Nov 10 44°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Wed, Nov 11 42°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
Overnight lows from the National Weather Service forecast for this location. This covers the available forecast window, not the first freeze of the whole season. Frost can form above 32°F on clear, calm nights.
Frost and freeze probabilities
Freeze dates shift from year to year. Spring percentages describe the chance of a freeze after the stated date; fall percentages describe the chance of a freeze by that date. The 10% spring date is the cautious one: a later freeze happens about 1 year in 10.
These dates describe historical probabilities, not this year’s forecast or the earliest and latest possible freezes. Different weather stations or probability thresholds can produce different published dates for the same city.
Average first hard freeze in East Rockaway
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is November 21, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Oceanside. This is the 50% probability date, not a forecast for this year.
| Temperature | Last spring date 90% · 50% · 10% chance of a later freeze | First fall date 10% · 50% · 90% chance of an earlier freeze | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F frost possible | Apr 7 · Apr 22 · May 7 | Oct 14 · Oct 29 · Nov 11 | 189 days |
| 32°F freeze | Mar 24 · Apr 7 · Apr 26 | Oct 27 · Nov 8 · Nov 23 | 212 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Mar 10 · Mar 27 · Apr 9 | Nov 7 · Nov 21 · Dec 7 | 239 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Oceanside
Average low temperature by month
Months with lows near or below freezing carry frost risk
Where these frost dates come from
The frost dates for East Rockaway, NY come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Oceanside (station USC00306138, elevation 12 ft), 2.2 mi from East Rockaway. Local conditions (valleys, hilltops, distance to water, city heat) can shift frost dates by days or weeks. The hardiness zone is from the 2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (USDA ARS and Oregon State University PRISM). See our methodology.
Frost dates near East Rockaway
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lynbrook, NY | 1.2 mi | Apr 7 | Nov 8 |
| Rockville Centre, NY | 1.9 mi | Apr 7 | Nov 8 |
| Malverne, NY | 1.9 mi | Apr 7 | Nov 8 |
| Valley Stream, NY | 2.5 mi | Apr 2 | Nov 14 |
| Island Park, NY | 2.5 mi | Apr 7 | Nov 8 |
| Cedarhurst, NY | 3.7 mi | Apr 2 | Nov 14 |
| Lawrence, NY | 3.7 mi | Apr 2 | Nov 14 |
| Long Beach, NY | 3.7 mi | Apr 7 | Nov 8 |
| Freeport, NY | 4.3 mi | Apr 7 | Nov 8 |
| Hempstead, NY | 5.0 mi | Apr 2 | Nov 12 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in East Rockaway?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in East Rockaway is around April 7. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after April 26, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after March 24.
When is the first frost in East Rockaway?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around November 8. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by October 27 and a 90% chance by November 23.
Can it frost in East Rockaway after the last frost date?
Yes. Frost can form on clear, calm nights even when the air stays above 32°F. Temperatures of 36°F or lower, cold enough for frost on exposed plants, have a 50% chance of occurring after April 22.
What growing zone is East Rockaway?
East Rockaway is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7b (average annual extreme minimum temperature 5 to 10°F), based on the 2023 USDA map for ZIP code 11518. See growing zones in New York.
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