Last frost date in Somerset, Kentucky
April 5
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 25.
October 30
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 17.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Somerset 2 N (USC00157510), 2.2 miles from Somerset, elevation 1,020 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 5 | Apr 25 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 17 | Oct 30 | Nov 13 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 206
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | Apr 19 | Oct 20 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 5 | Oct 30 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Mar 25 | Nov 9 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 94
What to plant now in Somerset
- 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 Somerset: April 5
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 30 Somerset: October 30
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 39 mi · last frost Apr 5
- Danville 39 mi · last frost Apr 9
- Campbellsville 45 mi · last frost Apr 15
- Richmond 47 mi · last frost Apr 15
- Lexington 66 mi · last frost Apr 13
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