Last frost date in Lexington, Nebraska
April 26
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 13; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 7.
October 13
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by September 29.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Canaday Steam Plt (USC00251450), 6.2 miles from Lexington, elevation 2,362 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 13 | Apr 26 | May 7 |
| First frost in fall | Sept 29 | Oct 13 | Oct 24 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 169
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | May 4 | Oct 3 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 26 | Oct 13 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 14 | Oct 21 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 154
What to plant now in Lexington
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 30 Lexington: April 26
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 10 Lexington: October 13
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
- Kearney 35 mi · last frost Apr 30
- North Platte 58 mi · last frost May 11
- Hastings 72 mi · last frost Apr 22
- Grand Island 73 mi · last frost Apr 23
- Columbus 132 mi · last frost Apr 21
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