Frost dates for 40342Lawrenceburg, KY
The average last spring frost in Lawrenceburg is April 15 and the average first fall frost is October 24, giving a typical growing season of about 192 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 15
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 24
- Growing season
- 192 days
Safer after May 5 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 13 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 165 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 12 · Apr 26 · May 13 | Oct 3 · Oct 15 · Oct 26 | 171 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 31 · Apr 15 · May 5 | Oct 13 · Oct 24 · Nov 5 | 192 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 16 · Apr 3 · Apr 22 | Oct 23 · Nov 4 · Nov 17 | 215 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Lawrenceburg
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 15 – May 21 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | May 1 – Jul 4 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Mar 15 – Apr 15 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | May 15 – Jun 15 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Apr 1 – Apr 30 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | May 15 – Jun 15 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | May 15 – Jul 14 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | May 1 – Jun 15 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 15 – Jun 15 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | May 1 – Aug 6 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | May 1 – Jul 4 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | May 15 – Jun 15 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | May 8 – May 31 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 15 – Apr 30 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Mar 15 – May 15 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 1 – Feb 28 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 1 – Apr 30 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 25 – Mar 31 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 1 – Apr 30 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 24 – Jul 4 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 24 – Aug 4 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 15 – Mar 15 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 15 – Apr 15 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 14 – Jul 14 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 14 – Aug 14 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 15 – May 31 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 14 – Aug 30 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 8 – Apr 21 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 31 – Sep 4 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 15 – May 5 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 14 – Sep 14 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 1 – Apr 21 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 7 – Aug 14 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 15 – May 31 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 14 – Jul 30 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 14 – Nov 14 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 40342 is matched to the NOAA station Frankfort Capital City Ap, KY, 18.6 km away, at 804 ft elevation (3 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frankfort Capital City Ap, KY (used) | 804 ft | Apr 15 | Oct 24 |
| Versailles 3 Nnw, KY | 891 ft | Apr 12 | Oct 28 |
| Lexington Bluegrass Ap, KY | 980 ft | Apr 13 | Oct 28 |
| Shelbyville 1 E, KY | 730 ft | May 1 | Oct 10 |
Frost dates near Lawrenceburg
- Salvisa, KY 40372 · last Apr 7, first Nov 1
- Versailles, KY 40383 · last Apr 12, first Oct 28
- Waddy, KY 40076 · last Apr 15, first Oct 24
- Mount Eden, KY 40046 · last Apr 23, first Oct 16
- Frankfort, KY 40621 · last Apr 15, first Oct 24
- Harrodsburg, KY 40330 · last Apr 7, first Nov 1
- Midway, KY 40347 · last Apr 12, first Oct 28
- Keene, KY 40339 · last Apr 13, first Oct 28
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Lawrenceburg, KY?
- For ZIP code 40342, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 15, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Frankfort Capital City Ap, KY weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 5.
- When is the first frost in Lawrenceburg, KY?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 24. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 13, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 40342?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 192 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.