Frost dates for 41055Mayslick, KY
The average last spring frost in Mayslick is April 12 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 12
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 30
- Growing season
- 200 days
Safer after May 2 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 17 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 160 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 26 · May 14 | Oct 6 · Oct 20 · Oct 31 | 175 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 27 · Apr 12 · May 2 | Oct 17 · Oct 30 · Nov 11 | 200 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 14 · Mar 31 · Apr 16 | Oct 28 · Nov 8 · Nov 25 | 224 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Mayslick
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 12 – May 18 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Apr 28 – Jul 10 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Mar 12 – Apr 12 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | May 12 – Jun 12 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 29 – Apr 27 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | May 12 – Jun 12 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | May 12 – Jul 20 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 28 – Jun 12 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 12 – Jun 12 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 28 – Aug 12 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 28 – Jul 10 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | May 12 – Jun 12 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | May 5 – May 28 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 12 – Apr 27 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Mar 12 – May 12 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 29 – Feb 25 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 29 – Apr 27 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 22 – Mar 28 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 29 – Apr 27 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 30 – Jul 10 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 30 – Aug 10 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 12 – Mar 12 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 12 – Apr 12 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 20 – Jul 20 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 20 – Aug 20 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 12 – May 28 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 20 – Sep 5 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 5 – Apr 18 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 6 – Sep 10 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 12 – May 2 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 20 – Sep 20 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 29 – Apr 18 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 13 – Aug 20 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 12 – May 28 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 20 – Aug 5 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 20 – Nov 20 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 41055 is matched to the NOAA station Flemingsburg 2 N, KY, 13.5 km away, at 940 ft elevation (25 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flemingsburg 2 N, KY (used) | 940 ft | Apr 12 | Oct 30 |
| Maysville Wwtp, KY | 515 ft | Apr 18 | Oct 30 |
| Ripley Exp Farm, OH | 880 ft | Apr 29 | Oct 11 |
| Augusta 2, KY | 508 ft | Apr 11 | Oct 30 |
Frost dates near Mayslick
- Washington, KY 41096 · last Apr 18, first Oct 30
- Elizaville, KY 41037 · last Apr 12, first Oct 30
- Ewing, KY 41039 · last Apr 12, first Oct 30
- Maysville, KY 41056 · last Apr 18, first Oct 30
- Mount Olivet, KY 41064 · last Apr 18, first Oct 23
- Germantown, KY 41044 · last Apr 18, first Oct 30
- Flemingsburg, KY 41041 · last Apr 12, first Oct 30
- Aberdeen, OH 45101 · last Apr 18, first Oct 30
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Mayslick, KY?
- For ZIP code 41055, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 12, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Flemingsburg 2 N, KY weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 2.
- When is the first frost in Mayslick, KY?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 30. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 17, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 41055?
- 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.