Last frost date in Norfolk, Nebraska
May 1
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 16.
October 4
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by September 22.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Norfolk 4W (USC00255997), 3 miles from Norfolk, elevation 1,545 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 | May 1 | May 16 |
| First frost in fall | Sept 22 | Oct 4 | Oct 18 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 156
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | May 9 | Sept 27 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | May 1 | Oct 4 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 21 | Oct 15 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 160
What to plant now in Norfolk
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 30 Norfolk: May 1
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around September 30 Norfolk: October 4
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
- Columbus 41 mi · last frost Apr 21
- South Sioux City 60 mi · last frost Apr 29
- Fremont 63 mi · last frost Apr 23
- Omaha 89 mi · last frost Apr 16
- Grand Island 90 mi · last frost Apr 23
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