Last frost date in Great Bend, Kansas
April 24
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 10; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 7.
October 15
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by September 30.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Great Bend 3W (USC00143218), 1.6 miles from Great Bend, elevation 1,872 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 10 | Apr 24 | May 7 |
| First frost in fall | Sept 30 | Oct 15 | Oct 27 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 172
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | May 3 | Oct 5 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 24 | Oct 15 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 14 | Oct 25 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 120
What to plant now in Great Bend
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 20 Great Bend: April 24
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 10 Great Bend: October 15
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
- Hays 46 mi · last frost Apr 19
- Hutchinson 53 mi · last frost Apr 18
- McPherson 61 mi · last frost Apr 18
- Salina 71 mi · last frost Apr 18
- Dodge City 78 mi · last frost Apr 21
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