Frost dates for 41002Augusta, KY
The average last spring frost in Augusta is April 11 and the average first fall frost is October 30, giving a typical growing season of about 200 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 11
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 30
- Growing season
- 200 days
Safer after May 2 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 16 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 159 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 9 · Apr 24 · May 12 | Oct 5 · Oct 18 · Oct 31 | 176 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 30 · Apr 11 · May 2 | Oct 16 · Oct 30 · Nov 10 | 200 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 13 · Mar 31 · Apr 15 | Oct 28 · Nov 9 · Nov 25 | 223 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Augusta
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 11 – May 17 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Apr 27 – Jul 10 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Mar 11 – Apr 11 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | May 11 – Jun 11 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 28 – Apr 26 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | May 11 – Jun 11 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | May 11 – Jul 20 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 27 – Jun 11 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 11 – Jun 11 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 27 – Aug 12 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 27 – Jul 10 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | May 11 – Jun 11 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | May 4 – May 27 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 11 – Apr 26 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Mar 11 – May 11 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 28 – Feb 24 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 28 – Apr 26 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 21 – Mar 27 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 28 – Apr 26 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 30 – Jul 10 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 30 – Aug 10 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 11 – Mar 11 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 11 – Apr 11 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 20 – Jul 20 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 20 – Aug 20 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 11 – May 27 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 20 – Sep 5 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 4 – Apr 17 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 6 – Sep 10 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 11 – May 1 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 20 – Sep 20 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 28 – Apr 17 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 13 – Aug 20 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 11 – May 27 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 20 – Aug 5 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 20 – Nov 20 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 41002 is matched to the NOAA station Augusta 2, KY, 1.7 km away, at 508 ft elevation (253 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta 2, KY (used) | 508 ft | Apr 11 | Oct 30 |
| Chilo Meldahl Locks & Dam, OH | 480 ft | Apr 16 | Oct 31 |
| Ripley Exp Farm, OH | 880 ft | Apr 29 | Oct 11 |
| Maysville Wwtp, KY | 515 ft | Apr 18 | Oct 30 |
Frost dates near Augusta
- Higginsport, OH 45131 · last Apr 18, first Oct 30
- Minerva, KY 41062 · last Apr 18, first Oct 30
- Felicity, OH 45120 · last Apr 16, first Oct 31
- Chilo, OH 45112 · last Apr 16, first Oct 31
- Brooksville, KY 41004 · last Apr 16, first Oct 31
- Feesburg, OH 45119 · last Apr 16, first Oct 31
- Dover, KY 41034 · last Apr 18, first Oct 30
- Foster, KY 41043 · last Apr 16, first Oct 31
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Augusta, KY?
- For ZIP code 41002, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 11, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Augusta 2, KY weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 2.
- When is the first frost in Augusta, KY?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 30. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 16, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 41002?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 200 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.