Last frost date in Kearney, Nebraska
April 30
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 16; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 12.
October 10
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by September 25.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Kearney 4 NE (USC00254335), 4 miles from Kearney, elevation 2,130 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 16 | Apr 30 | May 12 |
| First frost in fall | Sept 25 | Oct 10 | Oct 22 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 162
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | May 8 | Oct 1 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 30 | Oct 10 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 19 | Oct 19 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 157
What to plant now in Kearney
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 30 Kearney: April 30
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 10 Kearney: October 10
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
- Lexington 35 mi · last frost Apr 26
- Hastings 37 mi · last frost Apr 22
- Grand Island 41 mi · last frost Apr 23
- North Platte 92 mi · last frost May 11
- Columbus 103 mi · last frost Apr 21
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