Frost dates for 41062Minerva, KY
The average last spring frost in Minerva is April 18 and the average first fall frost is October 30, giving a typical growing season of about 195 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 18
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 30
- Growing season
- 195 days
Safer after May 4 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 17 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 166 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 15 | Oct 7 · Oct 19 · Oct 31 | 173 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 3 · Apr 18 · May 4 | Oct 17 · Oct 30 · Nov 11 | 195 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 21 · Apr 5 · Apr 22 | Oct 29 · Nov 8 · Nov 21 | 215 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Minerva
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 18 – May 24 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | May 4 – Jul 10 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Mar 18 – Apr 18 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | May 18 – Jun 18 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Apr 4 – May 3 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | May 18 – Jun 18 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | May 18 – Jul 20 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | May 4 – Jun 18 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 18 – Jun 18 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | May 4 – Aug 12 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | May 4 – Jul 10 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | May 18 – Jun 18 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | May 11 – Jun 3 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 18 – May 3 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Mar 18 – May 18 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 4 – Mar 3 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 4 – May 3 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 28 – Apr 3 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 4 – May 3 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 30 – Jul 10 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 30 – Aug 10 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 18 – Mar 18 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 18 – Apr 18 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 20 – Jul 20 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 20 – Aug 20 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 18 – Jun 3 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 20 – Sep 5 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 11 – Apr 24 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 6 – Sep 10 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 18 – May 8 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 20 – Sep 20 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 4 – Apr 24 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 13 – Aug 20 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 18 – Jun 3 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 20 – Aug 5 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 20 – Nov 20 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 41062 is matched to the NOAA station Maysville Wwtp, KY, 11.6 km away, at 515 ft elevation (427 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maysville Wwtp, KY (used) | 515 ft | Apr 18 | Oct 30 |
| Augusta 2, KY | 508 ft | Apr 11 | Oct 30 |
| Ripley Exp Farm, OH | 880 ft | Apr 29 | Oct 11 |
| Chilo Meldahl Locks & Dam, OH | 480 ft | Apr 16 | Oct 31 |
Frost dates near Minerva
- Dover, KY 41034 · last Apr 18, first Oct 30
- Augusta, KY 41002 · last Apr 11, first Oct 30
- Germantown, KY 41044 · last Apr 18, first Oct 30
- Ripley, OH 45167 · last Apr 18, first Oct 30
- Higginsport, OH 45131 · last Apr 18, first Oct 30
- Maysville, KY 41056 · last Apr 18, first Oct 30
- Aberdeen, OH 45101 · last Apr 18, first Oct 30
- Washington, KY 41096 · last Apr 18, first Oct 30
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Minerva, KY?
- For ZIP code 41062, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 18, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Maysville Wwtp, KY weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 4.
- When is the first frost in Minerva, 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 41062?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 195 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.