Last frost date in Hopkinsville, Kentucky
April 4
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by March 18; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after April 19.
November 2
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 20.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Hopkinsville (USC00153994), 2.7 miles from Hopkinsville, elevation 520 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 18 | Apr 4 | Apr 19 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 20 | Nov 2 | Nov 18 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 211
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | Apr 14 | Oct 24 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 4 | Nov 2 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Mar 22 | Nov 13 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 87
What to plant now in Hopkinsville
- 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 March 30 Hopkinsville: April 4
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 30 Hopkinsville: November 2
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
- Madisonville 35 mi · last frost Apr 2
- Murray 50 mi · last frost Apr 5
- Franklin 51 mi · last frost Apr 5
- Bowling Green 58 mi · last frost Apr 5
- Owensboro 66 mi · last frost Apr 2
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