Last frost date in Papillion, Nebraska
April 21
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 5; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 4.
October 18
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 4.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Gretna 4NE (USC00253467), 6 miles from Papillion, elevation 1,240 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
This station is also the nearest one for La Vista, so its frost dates are the same as Papillion's.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Apr 5 | Apr 21 | May 4 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 4 | Oct 18 | Oct 31 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 179
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | May 1 | Oct 8 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 21 | Oct 18 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 10 | Oct 27 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 136
What to plant now in Papillion
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 20 Papillion: April 21
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 20 Papillion: 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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