Frost dates for 41035Dry Ridge, KY
The average last spring frost in Dry Ridge is April 11 and the average first fall frost is October 29, giving a typical growing season of about 199 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 11
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 29
- Growing season
- 199 days
Safer after Apr 30 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 14 (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 11 | Oct 6 · Oct 18 · Oct 30 | 177 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 28 · Apr 11 · Apr 30 | Oct 14 · Oct 29 · Nov 11 | 199 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 15 · Mar 31 · Apr 17 | Oct 25 · Nov 8 · Nov 25 | 222 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Dry Ridge
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 9 |
| 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 19 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 27 – Jun 11 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 11 – Jun 11 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 27 – Aug 11 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 27 – Jul 9 |
| 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 29 – Jul 9 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 29 – Aug 9 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 11 – Mar 11 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 11 – Apr 11 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 19 – Jul 19 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 19 – Aug 19 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 11 – May 27 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 19 – Sep 4 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 4 – Apr 17 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 5 – Sep 9 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 11 – May 1 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 19 – Sep 19 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 28 – Apr 17 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 12 – Aug 19 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 11 – May 27 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 19 – Aug 4 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 19 – Nov 19 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 41035 is matched to the NOAA station Williamstown, KY, 9.1 km away, at 969 ft elevation (83 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Williamstown, KY (used) | 969 ft | Apr 11 | Oct 29 |
| Glencoe 6 Nw, KY | 490 ft | Apr 23 | Oct 21 |
| Warsaw Markland Dam, KY | 451 ft | Apr 17 | Oct 29 |
| Cincinnati Northern Ky Ap, KY | 869 ft | Apr 18 | Oct 25 |
Frost dates near Dry Ridge
- Crittenden, KY 41030 · last Apr 18, first Oct 25
- Williamstown, KY 41097 · last Apr 11, first Oct 29
- Mason, KY 41054 · last Apr 11, first Oct 29
- De Mossville, KY 41033 · last Apr 11, first Oct 29
- Jonesville, KY 41052 · last Apr 11, first Oct 29
- Verona, KY 41092 · last Apr 18, first Oct 25
- Glencoe, KY 41046 · last Apr 17, first Oct 29
- Morning View, KY 41063 · last Apr 18, first Oct 25
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Dry Ridge, KY?
- For ZIP code 41035, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 11, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Williamstown, KY weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 30.
- When is the first frost in Dry Ridge, KY?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 29. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 14, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 41035?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 199 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.