Last frost date in Topeka, 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 April 27.
October 22
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 6.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Topeka - NWS (USC00148171), 4.4 miles from Topeka, elevation 880 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 | Apr 27 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 6 | Oct 22 | Nov 4 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 189
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | Apr 24 | Oct 13 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 16 | Oct 22 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 5 | Oct 31 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 114
What to plant now in Topeka
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 20 Topeka: April 16
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 20 Topeka: October 22
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
- Lawrence 24 mi · last frost Apr 12
- Ottawa 38 mi · last frost Apr 18
- Gardner 44 mi · last frost Apr 13
- Lansing 45 mi · last frost Apr 19
- Leavenworth 46 mi · last frost Apr 12
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