Last frost date in Omaha, Nebraska
April 16
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 2; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 6.
October 18
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 2.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Omaha #1 (USW00094918), 6.5 miles from Omaha, elevation 1,280 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 2 | Apr 16 | May 6 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 2 | Oct 18 | Oct 29 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 183
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | May 2 | Oct 9 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 16 | Oct 18 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 5 | Oct 26 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 131
What to plant now in Omaha
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 20 Omaha: April 16
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 20 Omaha: October 18
Planting dates: USDA Home and Garden Bulletin No. 9 (1967), “Suburban and Farm Vegetable Gardens,” tables 4 and 5. How we match the table.
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