Last frost date in Hays, Kansas
April 19
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 2.
October 22
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 6.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Hays (USC00143523), 1.1 miles from Hays, elevation 1,990 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 19 | May 2 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 6 | Oct 22 | Nov 4 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 184
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | Apr 30 | Oct 13 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 19 | Oct 22 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 9 | Oct 31 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 124
What to plant now in Hays
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 20 Hays: April 19
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 20 Hays: October 22
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
- Great Bend 46 mi · last frost Apr 24
- Dodge City 86 mi · last frost Apr 21
- Salina 92 mi · last frost Apr 18
- Hutchinson 95 mi · last frost Apr 18
- McPherson 96 mi · last frost Apr 18
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