ZIP 08859 Zone 7a
New Jersey · USDA zone 7a, average annual extreme minimum 0°F to 5°F.
Nearest qualified station: NEW BRUNSWICK 3 SE, NJ US (USC00286055), 6.3 miles from the Census ZCTA internal point for this ZIP.
Outside the median season Growing seasonTicks: 10%, 50%, and 90%
Last 32°F in spring
NCEI’s probability is the chance the last spring minimum of 32°F or lower occurs on or after the date.
| Probability | Date | How to read it |
|---|---|---|
| 90% | April 2 | Earlier date. A last 32°F on or after this day is common. |
| 50% | April 15 | Median. |
| 10% | May 1 | Later date. A last 32°F on or after this day is uncommon. |
First 32°F in fall
NCEI’s probability is the chance the first autumn minimum of 32°F or lower occurs on or before the date.
| Probability | Date | How to read it |
|---|---|---|
| 10% | October 11 | Earlier date. A first 32°F on or before this day is uncommon. |
| 50% | October 26 | Median. |
| 90% | November 8 | Later date. A first 32°F on or before this day is common. |
32°F growing-season length
Days between the last spring 32°F and the first autumn 32°F. The figure is a length the season meets or exceeds at that probability, from NCEI, not a subtraction done on this site.
| Probability the season is at least this long | Days |
|---|---|
| 10% | 214 |
| 50% | 193 |
| 90% | 171 |
28°F threshold
| 10% | 50% | 90% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last, on or after | April 17 | April 2 | March 18 |
| First, on or before | October 23 | November 7 | November 23 |
| Season at least | 239 days | 218 days | 199 days |
36°F threshold
| 10% | 50% | 90% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last, on or after | May 14 | April 29 | April 14 |
| First, on or before | October 3 | October 14 | October 30 |
| Season at least | 189 days | 169 days | 147 days |
Station NEW BRUNSWICK 3 SE, NJ US (USC00286055). Completeness flag S, 30 years used for the 32°F dates. NCEI’s annual probability of at least one day at or below 32°F is 100%. Freeze dates are conditional on that threshold occurring. Elevation 33.8 m. The same probability language applies to the 28°F and 36°F rows when those dates passed the same quality checks.