Last frost date in Hastings, Nebraska
April 22
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 8; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 5.
October 16
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 2.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Hastings Muni AP (USW00094949), 2 miles from Hastings, elevation 1,940 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 8 | Apr 22 | May 5 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 2 | Oct 16 | Oct 28 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 176
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | May 1 | Oct 7 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 22 | Oct 16 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 12 | Oct 25 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 139
What to plant now in Hastings
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 20 Hastings: April 22
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 20 Hastings: October 16
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
- Grand Island 23 mi · last frost Apr 23
- Kearney 37 mi · last frost Apr 30
- Lexington 72 mi · last frost Apr 26
- Columbus 79 mi · last frost Apr 21
- Beatrice 89 mi · last frost Apr 24
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