Last frost date in Berea, Kentucky

April 5

Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by March 20; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after April 23.

November 2

Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 19.

Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Berea College (USC00150619), 1.1 miles from Berea, elevation 1,070 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.

What to plant now

Frost dates for Berea, Kentucky
Early yearAverageLate year
Last frost in springMar 20Apr 5Apr 23
First frost in fallOct 19Nov 2Nov 18

Frost-free days in an average year: 213

Light frost, frost and hard freeze in Berea
Chance in a yearAverage last in springAverage first in fall
Light frost (36°F)Every yearApr 18Oct 23
Frost (32°F)Every yearApr 5Nov 2
Hard freeze (28°F)Every yearMar 24Nov 14

Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 84

What to plant now in Berea

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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