Last frost date in Dodge City, Kansas
April 21
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 7; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 4.
October 20
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 4.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Dodge City (USW00013985), 2.7 miles from Dodge City, elevation 2,590 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Apr 7 | Apr 21 | May 4 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 4 | Oct 20 | Nov 1 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 179
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | Apr 30 | Oct 11 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 21 | Oct 20 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 11 | Oct 28 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 128
What to plant now in Dodge City
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 20 Dodge City: April 21
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 20 Dodge City: October 20
Planting dates: USDA Home and Garden Bulletin No. 9 (1967), “Suburban and Farm Vegetable Gardens,” tables 4 and 5. How we match the table.
Nearby in Kansas
- Garden City 48 mi · last frost Apr 28
- Liberal 70 mi · last frost Apr 20
- Great Bend 78 mi · last frost Apr 24
- Hays 86 mi · last frost Apr 19
- Hutchinson 117 mi · last frost Apr 18
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