Last frost date in Lexington, Kentucky
April 13
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by March 30; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 1.
October 28
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 16.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Lexington Bluegrass AP (USW00093820), 8 miles from Lexington, elevation 980 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
This station is also the nearest one for Nicholasville, so its frost dates are the same as Lexington's.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Mar 30 | Apr 13 | May 1 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 16 | Oct 28 | Nov 8 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 196
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | Apr 24 | Oct 19 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 13 | Oct 28 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Mar 31 | Nov 6 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 90
What to plant now in Lexington
- 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 Lexington: April 13
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 30 Lexington: October 28
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
- Winchester 15 mi · last frost Apr 24
- Georgetown 16 mi · last frost Apr 18
- Richmond 23 mi · last frost Apr 15
- Lawrenceburg 24 mi · last frost Apr 12
- Frankfort 25 mi · last frost Apr 15
Updated