Last frost date in Bardstown, Kentucky
April 13
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by March 29; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 3.
October 25
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 13.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Bardstown 5E (USC00150397), 3.9 miles from Bardstown, elevation 780 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Mar 29 | Apr 13 | May 3 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 13 | Oct 25 | Nov 6 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 195
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | Apr 26 | Oct 16 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 13 | Oct 25 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Mar 31 | Nov 5 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 87
What to plant now in Bardstown
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 10 Bardstown: April 13
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 20 Bardstown: October 25
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 Kentucky
- Shepherdsville 18 mi · last frost Apr 18
- Elizabethtown 24 mi · last frost Apr 16
- Louisville 26 mi · last frost Apr 6
- Jeffersontown 28 mi · last frost Apr 3
- Shelbyville 30 mi · last frost May 1
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