Last frost date in Frankfort, Kentucky
April 15
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by March 31; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 5.
October 24
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 13.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Frankfort Capital City AP (USW00053841), 2.2 miles from Frankfort, elevation 804 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 31 | Apr 15 | May 5 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 13 | Oct 24 | Nov 5 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 192
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | Apr 26 | Oct 15 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 15 | Oct 24 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 3 | Nov 4 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 98
What to plant now in Frankfort
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 10 Frankfort: April 15
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 20 Frankfort: 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 Kentucky
- Lawrenceburg 11 mi · last frost Apr 12
- Georgetown 19 mi · last frost Apr 18
- Shelbyville 20 mi · last frost May 1
- Lexington 25 mi · last frost Apr 13
- La Grange 31 mi · last frost Apr 12
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