Last frost date in Georgetown, Kentucky
April 18
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 2; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 5.
October 23
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 13.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Cynthiana (USC00151998), 14.9 miles from Georgetown, elevation 700 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
This station is also the nearest one for Paris, so its frost dates are the same as Georgetown's.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Apr 2 | Apr 18 | May 5 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 13 | Oct 23 | Nov 4 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 188
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | Apr 29 | Oct 14 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 18 | Oct 23 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 5 | Nov 2 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 109
What to plant now in Georgetown
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 20 Georgetown: April 18
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 20 Georgetown: October 23
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
- Lexington 16 mi · last frost Apr 13
- Frankfort 19 mi · last frost Apr 15
- Lawrenceburg 25 mi · last frost Apr 12
- Winchester 26 mi · last frost Apr 24
- Shelbyville 38 mi · last frost May 1
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