Last frost date in Gardner, Kansas
April 13
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by March 30; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after April 29.
October 24
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 10.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Olathe Johnson Co AP (USW00093909), 2.4 miles from Gardner, elevation 1,087 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
This station is also the nearest one for Spring Hill, so its frost dates are the same as Gardner's.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Mar 30 | Apr 13 | Apr 29 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 10 | Oct 24 | Nov 4 |
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 15 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 13 | Oct 24 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 3 | Nov 2 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 110
What to plant now in Gardner
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 10 Gardner: April 13
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 20 Gardner: 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
- Overland Park 14 mi · last frost Apr 10
- Shawnee 16 mi · last frost Apr 16
- Leawood 17 mi · last frost Apr 8
- Lawrence 21 mi · last frost Apr 12
- Ottawa 23 mi · last frost Apr 18
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