Last frost date in Salina, Kansas
April 18
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 3; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 1.
October 23
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 10.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Salina Muni AP (USW00003919), 2.1 miles from Salina, elevation 1,269 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 3 | Apr 18 | May 1 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 10 | Oct 23 | Nov 4 |
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 14 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 18 | Oct 23 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 7 | Nov 1 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 116
What to plant now in Salina
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 20 Salina: April 18
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 20 Salina: October 23
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
- McPherson 31 mi · last frost Apr 18
- Junction City 44 mi · last frost Apr 12
- Hutchinson 54 mi · last frost Apr 18
- Newton 56 mi · last frost Apr 14
- Manhattan 60 mi · last frost Apr 16
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