Last frost date in Richmond, Kentucky
April 15
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by March 31; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after April 30.
October 22
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 10.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Eastern Kentucky Univ (USC00152409), 2.3 miles from Richmond, elevation 1,000 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 31 | Apr 15 | Apr 30 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 10 | Oct 22 | Nov 4 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 190
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | Apr 23 | Oct 14 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 15 | Oct 22 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 3 | Nov 1 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 102
What to plant now in Richmond
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 10 Richmond: April 15
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 20 Richmond: October 22
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
- Berea 10 mi · last frost Apr 5
- Winchester 20 mi · last frost Apr 24
- Lexington 23 mi · last frost Apr 13
- Danville 27 mi · last frost Apr 9
- Georgetown 39 mi · last frost Apr 18
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