Last frost date in Columbus, Nebraska
April 21
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 7; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 5.
October 15
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by September 30.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Columbus 3 NE (USC00251825), 2.4 miles from Columbus, elevation 1,450 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 7 | Apr 21 | May 5 |
| First frost in fall | Sept 30 | Oct 15 | Oct 27 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 174
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | May 1 | Oct 6 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 21 | Oct 15 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 11 | Oct 24 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 141
What to plant now in Columbus
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 20 Columbus: April 21
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 10 Columbus: October 15
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 Nebraska
- Norfolk 41 mi · last frost May 1
- Fremont 45 mi · last frost Apr 23
- Lincoln 56 mi · last frost Apr 24
- Grand Island 63 mi · last frost Apr 23
- Omaha 69 mi · last frost Apr 16
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