Last frost date in Emporia, Kansas
April 15
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 2; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after April 30.
October 23
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 8.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Emporia 3 NW (USC00142548), 2.4 miles from Emporia, elevation 1,238 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 2 | Apr 15 | Apr 30 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 8 | Oct 23 | Nov 5 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 190
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | Apr 26 | Oct 13 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 15 | Oct 23 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 5 | Nov 1 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 115
What to plant now in Emporia
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 10 Emporia: April 15
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 20 Emporia: October 23
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
- Topeka 51 mi · last frost Apr 16
- Ottawa 52 mi · last frost Apr 18
- El Dorado 54 mi · last frost Apr 13
- Junction City 56 mi · last frost Apr 12
- Manhattan 59 mi · last frost Apr 16
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