Last frost date in McPherson, Kansas
April 18
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 4; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 1.
October 24
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 7.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Mcpherson (USC00145152), 3 miles from McPherson, elevation 1,520 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 4 | Apr 18 | May 1 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 7 | Oct 24 | Nov 7 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 187
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | Apr 28 | Oct 16 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 18 | Oct 24 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 6 | Nov 1 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 126
What to plant now in McPherson
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 20 McPherson: April 18
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 20 McPherson: October 24
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
- Hutchinson 25 mi · last frost Apr 18
- Newton 29 mi · last frost Apr 14
- Salina 31 mi · last frost Apr 18
- Wichita 50 mi · last frost Apr 11
- Andover 55 mi · last frost Apr 10
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