Frost dates for 40117Ekron, KY
The average last spring frost in Ekron is April 19 and the average first fall frost is October 24, giving a typical growing season of about 186 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 19
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 24
- Growing season
- 186 days
Safer after May 2 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 9 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 167 days
Frost risk by date
NOAA reports frost dates as probabilities. The middle date is the average (a 50% chance). For spring, the 10% date is a safer planting date: frost after it happens in about 1 year in 10. Light frost (36°F) can damage tender plants; a hard freeze (28°F) kills most annuals.
| Temperature | Last spring: 90% / 50% / 10% chance | First fall: 10% / 50% / 90% chance | Growing season (50%) | Years with at least one |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Apr 15 · Apr 29 · May 13 | Sep 30 · Oct 14 · Oct 26 | 166 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 4 · Apr 19 · May 2 | Oct 9 · Oct 24 · Nov 4 | 186 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 21 · Apr 6 · Apr 23 | Oct 22 · Nov 2 · Nov 18 | 211 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Ekron
Planting windows from the University of Maryland Extension calendar, shifted to your average frost dates. Use them as a starting point and adjust for seed packet instructions and local conditions.
| Crop | Task | Window |
|---|---|---|
| Tomatoes | Start seeds indoors | Mar 19 – May 25 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | May 5 – Jul 4 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Mar 19 – Apr 19 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | May 19 – Jun 19 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Apr 5 – May 4 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | May 19 – Jun 19 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | May 19 – Jul 14 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | May 5 – Jun 19 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 19 – Jun 19 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | May 5 – Aug 6 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | May 5 – Jul 4 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | May 19 – Jun 19 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | May 12 – Jun 4 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 19 – May 4 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Mar 19 – May 19 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 5 – Mar 4 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 5 – May 4 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 1 – Apr 4 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 5 – May 4 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 24 – Jul 4 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 24 – Aug 4 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 19 – Mar 19 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 19 – Apr 19 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 14 – Jul 14 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 14 – Aug 14 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 19 – Jun 4 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 14 – Aug 30 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 12 – Apr 25 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 31 – Sep 4 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 19 – May 9 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 14 – Sep 14 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 5 – Apr 25 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 7 – Aug 14 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 19 – Jun 4 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 14 – Jul 30 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 14 – Nov 14 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 40117 is matched to the NOAA station Brandenburg, KY, 6 km away, at 615 ft elevation (80 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brandenburg, KY (used) | 615 ft | Apr 19 | Oct 24 |
| Corners, KY | 615 ft | Apr 25 | Oct 16 |
| Elizabethtown Wp Cs, KY | 690 ft | Apr 16 | Oct 25 |
| Mcdaniels, KY | 425 ft | Apr 11 | Oct 26 |
Frost dates near Ekron
- Guston, KY 40142 · last Apr 19, first Oct 24
- Brandenburg, KY 40108 · last Apr 19, first Oct 24
- Irvington, KY 40146 · last Apr 19, first Oct 24
- Vine Grove, KY 40175 · last Apr 19, first Oct 24
- Muldraugh, KY 40155 · last Apr 19, first Oct 24
- Mauckport, IN 47142 · last Apr 19, first Oct 24
- Webster, KY 40176 · last Apr 19, first Oct 24
- Laconia, IN 47135 · last Apr 19, first Oct 24
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Ekron, KY?
- For ZIP code 40117, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 19, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Brandenburg, KY weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 2.
- When is the first frost in Ekron, KY?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 24. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 9, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 40117?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 186 days long.
- Are these frost dates a forecast?
- No. They are 30-year averages and probabilities from NOAA weather station records. Use them to plan, then watch your local forecast before planting tender crops or leaving them uncovered.