Last frost date in Junction City, Kansas
April 12
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by March 29; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after April 29.
October 26
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 13.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Milford Lake (USC00145306), 4.1 miles from Junction City, elevation 1,213 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 29 | Apr 12 | Apr 29 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 13 | Oct 26 | 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 12 | Oct 26 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 2 | Nov 3 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 122
What to plant now in Junction City
- Corn saladSept 15 – Nov 1Now
- Upland cressSept 15 – Nov 1Now
- Rhubarb plantsNov 1 – Dec 1Soon
- Asparagus plantsNov 15 – Jan 1Soon
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 10 Junction City: April 12
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 30 Junction City: October 26
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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