Last frost date in Winchester, Kentucky
April 24
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 9; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 12.
October 18
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 6.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Mt Sterling (USC00155640), 14.5 miles from Winchester, elevation 960 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Apr 9 | Apr 24 | May 12 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 6 | Oct 18 | Oct 29 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 175
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | May 5 | Oct 8 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 24 | Oct 18 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 13 | Oct 28 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 116
What to plant now in Winchester
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 20 Winchester: April 24
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 20 Winchester: October 18
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
- Lexington 15 mi · last frost Apr 13
- Richmond 20 mi · last frost Apr 15
- Georgetown 26 mi · last frost Apr 18
- Berea 29 mi · last frost Apr 5
- Lawrenceburg 39 mi · last frost Apr 12
Updated