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10 cities · Zones 6a–7b · warm-summer humid continental · humid subtropical

10 cities Zones 6a–7b 13,272,500 residents covered
Albany NY
Zone 6a Dfb · warm-summer humid continental
Population 96,460
Last frost:Apr 20 · First frost:Oct 15
See the Albany guide
Buffalo NY
Zone 6b Dfb · warm-summer humid continental
Population 255,284
Last frost:Apr 20 · First frost:Oct 15
See the Buffalo guide
Manhattan NY
Zone 7b Cfa · humid subtropical
Population 1,487,536
Last frost:Apr 10 · First frost:Oct 25
See the Manhattan guide
New Rochelle NY
Zone 7b Cfa · humid subtropical
Population 78,557
Last frost:Apr 10 · First frost:Oct 25
See the New Rochelle guide
New York NY
Zone 7b Cfa · humid subtropical
Population 8,336,817
Last frost:Apr 10 · First frost:Oct 25
See the New York guide
Queens NY
Zone 7b Cfa · humid subtropical
Population 2,316,841
Last frost:Apr 10 · First frost:Oct 25
See the Queens guide
Rochester NY
Zone 6b Dfb · warm-summer humid continental
Population 205,695
Last frost:Apr 20 · First frost:Oct 15
See the Rochester guide
Syracuse NY
Zone 6a Dfb · warm-summer humid continental
Population 142,327
Last frost:Apr 20 · First frost:Oct 15
See the Syracuse guide
Washington Heights NY
Zone 6b Dfb · warm-summer humid continental
Population 152,613
Last frost:Apr 20 · First frost:Oct 15
See the Washington Heights guide
Yonkers NY
Zone 7b Cfa · humid subtropical
Population 200,370
Last frost:Apr 10 · First frost:Oct 25
See the Yonkers guide

More cities coming soon as we expand coverage.

The New York cities listed here are part of our MVP-100 set — the largest US metros by population. As we expand we'll add the mid-sized and small towns that round out New York's climate map. If your city isn't here yet, the nearest covered city is usually a close enough match to plan a season around.

— the Real Food Grower editorial team