Last frost date in El Dorado, Kansas
April 13
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by March 28; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after April 27.
October 25
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 11.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station El Dorado (USC00142401), 1 miles from El Dorado, elevation 1,290 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Mar 28 | Apr 13 | Apr 27 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 11 | Oct 25 | Nov 7 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 193
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | Apr 23 | Oct 17 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 13 | Oct 25 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 3 | Nov 2 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 112
What to plant now in El Dorado
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 10 El Dorado: April 13
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 20 El Dorado: October 25
Planting dates: USDA Home and Garden Bulletin No. 9 (1967), “Suburban and Farm Vegetable Gardens,” tables 4 and 5. How we match the table.
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