Last frost date in Paducah, Kentucky
April 6
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by March 21; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after April 23.
October 27
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 15.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Brookport Dam 52 (USC00110993), 3.9 miles from Paducah, elevation 330 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 21 | Apr 6 | Apr 23 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 15 | Oct 27 | Nov 9 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 203
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | Apr 19 | Oct 18 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 6 | Oct 27 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Mar 27 | Nov 5 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 83
What to plant now in Paducah
- 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 Paducah: April 6
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 30 Paducah: October 27
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
- Murray 36 mi · last frost Apr 5
- Madisonville 66 mi · last frost Apr 2
- Hopkinsville 67 mi · last frost Apr 4
- Henderson 79 mi · last frost Apr 9
- Owensboro 96 mi · last frost Apr 2
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