Last frost date in Manhattan, Kansas
April 16
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 1; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 1.
October 19
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 1.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Manhattan (USC00144972), 1.4 miles from Manhattan, elevation 1,060 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 1 | Apr 16 | May 1 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 1 | Oct 19 | Nov 1 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 185
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | Apr 27 | Oct 9 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 16 | Oct 19 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 6 | Oct 29 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 125
What to plant now in Manhattan
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 20 Manhattan: April 16
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 20 Manhattan: October 19
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
- Junction City 17 mi · last frost Apr 12
- Topeka 50 mi · last frost Apr 16
- Emporia 59 mi · last frost Apr 15
- Salina 60 mi · last frost Apr 18
- Lawrence 74 mi · last frost Apr 12
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