Last frost date in Florence, Kentucky
April 18
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 3; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 7.
October 25
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 12.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Cincinnati Northern Ky AP (USW00093814), 3.7 miles from Florence, elevation 869 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
This station is also the nearest one for Erlanger and Independence, so their frost dates are the same as Florence's.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Apr 3 | Apr 18 | May 7 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 12 | Oct 25 | Nov 5 |
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 30 | Oct 15 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 18 | Oct 25 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 5 | Nov 3 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 100
What to plant now in Florence
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 20 Florence: April 18
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 20 Florence: October 25
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
- Covington 7 mi · last frost Apr 16
- Georgetown 51 mi · last frost Apr 18
- Frankfort 56 mi · last frost Apr 15
- La Grange 57 mi · last frost Apr 12
- Shelbyville 63 mi · last frost May 1
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