Last frost date in Hutchinson, Kansas
April 18
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 May 2.
October 21
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 7.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Hutchinson (USC00143929), 1.8 miles from Hutchinson, elevation 1,540 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 18 | May 2 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 7 | Oct 21 | Nov 4 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 186
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | Apr 28 | Oct 13 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 18 | Oct 21 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 7 | Oct 31 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 120
What to plant now in Hutchinson
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 20 Hutchinson: April 18
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 20 Hutchinson: October 21
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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