Frost dates for 41201Adams, KY
The average last spring frost in Adams is April 24 and the average first fall frost is October 17, giving a typical growing season of about 174 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 24
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 17
- Growing season
- 174 days
Safer after May 12 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 6 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 172 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 21 · May 6 · May 21 | Sep 28 · Oct 9 · Oct 20 | 156 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 11 · Apr 24 · May 12 | Oct 6 · Oct 17 · Oct 29 | 174 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 31 · Apr 12 · May 2 | Oct 13 · Oct 26 · Nov 7 | 196 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Adams
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 24 – May 30 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | May 10 – Jun 27 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Mar 24 – Apr 24 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | May 24 – Jun 24 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Apr 10 – May 9 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | May 24 – Jun 24 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | May 24 – Jul 7 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | May 10 – Jun 24 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 24 – Jun 24 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | May 10 – Jul 30 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | May 10 – Jun 27 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | May 24 – Jun 24 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | May 17 – Jun 9 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 24 – May 9 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Mar 24 – May 24 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 10 – Mar 9 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 10 – May 9 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 6 – Apr 9 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 10 – May 9 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 17 – Jun 27 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 17 – Jul 28 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 24 – Mar 24 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 24 – Apr 24 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 7 – Jul 7 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 7 – Aug 7 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 24 – Jun 9 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 7 – Aug 23 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 17 – Apr 30 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 24 – Aug 28 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 24 – May 14 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 7 – Sep 7 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 10 – Apr 30 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 30 – Aug 7 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 24 – Jun 9 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 7 – Jul 23 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 7 – Nov 7 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 41201 is matched to the NOAA station Charley 2 Sw, KY, 12.8 km away, at 740 ft elevation (73 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charley 2 Sw, KY (used) | 740 ft | Apr 24 | Oct 17 |
| Paintsville 1E, KY | 630 ft | Apr 19 | Oct 25 |
| Inez 2 E, KY | 710 ft | Apr 20 | Oct 24 |
| Grayson 3 Sw, KY | 700 ft | May 2 | Oct 11 |
Frost dates near Adams
- Webbville, KY 41180 · last Apr 14, first Oct 26
- Blaine, KY 41124 · last Apr 19, first Oct 25
- Louisa, KY 41230 · last Apr 12, first Oct 30
- Lowmansville, KY 41232 · last Apr 24, first Oct 17
- Ulysses, KY 41264 · last Apr 24, first Oct 17
- Fort Gay, WV 25514 · last Apr 14, first Oct 26
- Stambaugh, KY 41257 · last Apr 19, first Oct 25
- Martha, KY 41159 · last Apr 29, first Oct 16
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Adams, KY?
- For ZIP code 41201, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 24, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Charley 2 Sw, KY weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 12.
- When is the first frost in Adams, KY?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 17. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 6, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 41201?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 174 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.