Last frost date in Henderson, Kentucky
April 9
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by March 26; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after April 24.
October 26
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 12.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Henderson State Police (USC00153768), 3.2 miles from Henderson, elevation 420 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 26 | Apr 9 | Apr 24 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 12 | Oct 26 | Nov 6 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 198
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | Apr 20 | Oct 16 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 9 | Oct 26 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Mar 31 | Nov 4 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 93
What to plant now in Henderson
- Corn saladSept 15 – Nov 1Now
- Upland cressSept 15 – Nov 1Now
- Rhubarb plantsNov 1 – Dec 1Soon
- Asparagus plantsNov 15 – Jan 1Soon
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 10 Henderson: April 9
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 30 Henderson: October 26
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
- Owensboro 26 mi · last frost Apr 2
- Madisonville 35 mi · last frost Apr 2
- Hopkinsville 69 mi · last frost Apr 4
- Paducah 79 mi · last frost Apr 6
- Bowling Green 87 mi · last frost Apr 5
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