Last frost date in Scottsbluff, Nebraska
May 8
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 25; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 21.
October 3
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by September 19.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Scottsbluff 1E (USC00257667), 1.2 miles from Scottsbluff, elevation 3,909 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 25 | May 8 | May 21 |
| First frost in fall | Sept 19 | Oct 3 | Oct 16 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 147
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | May 18 | Sept 24 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | May 8 | Oct 3 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 28 | Oct 12 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 170
What to plant now in Scottsbluff
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around May 10 Scottsbluff: May 8
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around September 30 Scottsbluff: October 3
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
- North Platte 159 mi · last frost May 11
- Lexington 217 mi · last frost Apr 26
- Kearney 251 mi · last frost Apr 30
- Grand Island 283 mi · last frost Apr 23
- Hastings 288 mi · last frost Apr 22
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