Last frost date in North Platte, Nebraska
May 11
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 30; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 26.
October 1
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by September 16.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station North Platte Rgnl AP (USW00024023), 4.2 miles from North Platte, elevation 2,778 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 30 | May 11 | May 26 |
| First frost in fall | Sept 16 | Oct 1 | Oct 13 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 142
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | May 20 | Sept 22 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | May 11 | Oct 1 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | May 2 | Oct 10 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 175
What to plant now in North Platte
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around May 10 North Platte: May 11
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around September 30 North Platte: October 1
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 58 mi · last frost Apr 26
- Kearney 92 mi · last frost Apr 30
- Grand Island 125 mi · last frost Apr 23
- Hastings 129 mi · last frost Apr 22
- Scottsbluff 159 mi · last frost May 8
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