Last frost date in Newton, Kansas

April 14

Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by March 31; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after April 27.

October 25

Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 12.

Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Newton (USC00145744), 1.2 miles from Newton, elevation 1,441 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.

What to plant now

Frost dates for Newton, Kansas
Early yearAverageLate year
Last frost in springMar 31Apr 14Apr 27
First frost in fallOct 12Oct 25Nov 7

Frost-free days in an average year: 193

Light frost, frost and hard freeze in Newton
Chance in a yearAverage last in springAverage first in fall
Light frost (36°F)Every yearApr 24Oct 16
Frost (32°F)Every yearApr 14Oct 25
Hard freeze (28°F)Every yearApr 4Nov 3

Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 115

What to plant now in Newton

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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