Frost dates for 41203Beauty, KY
The average last spring frost in Beauty is April 20 and the average first fall frost is October 24, giving a typical growing season of about 186 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 20
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 24
- Growing season
- 186 days
Safer after May 9 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 10 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 168 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 16 · May 2 · May 17 | Oct 2 · Oct 14 · Oct 29 | 165 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 3 · Apr 20 · May 9 | Oct 10 · Oct 24 · Nov 5 | 186 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 22 · Apr 5 · Apr 22 | Oct 19 · Nov 1 · Nov 14 | 208 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Beauty
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 20 – May 26 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | May 6 – Jul 4 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Mar 20 – Apr 20 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | May 20 – Jun 20 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Apr 6 – May 5 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | May 20 – Jun 20 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | May 20 – Jul 14 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | May 6 – Jun 20 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 20 – Jun 20 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | May 6 – Aug 6 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | May 6 – Jul 4 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | May 20 – Jun 20 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | May 13 – Jun 5 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 20 – May 5 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Mar 20 – May 20 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 6 – Mar 5 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 6 – May 5 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 2 – Apr 5 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 6 – May 5 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 24 – Jul 4 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 24 – Aug 4 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 20 – Mar 20 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 20 – Apr 20 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 14 – Jul 14 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 14 – Aug 14 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 20 – Jun 5 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 14 – Aug 30 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 13 – Apr 26 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 31 – Sep 4 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 20 – May 10 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 14 – Sep 14 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 6 – Apr 26 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 7 – Aug 14 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 20 – Jun 5 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 14 – Jul 30 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 14 – Nov 14 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 41203 is matched to the NOAA station Inez 2 E, KY, 7.9 km away, at 710 ft elevation (47 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inez 2 E, KY (used) | 710 ft | Apr 20 | Oct 24 |
| Dunlow 1 Sw, WV | 1,113 ft | Apr 13 | Oct 26 |
| Williamson, WV | 760 ft | Apr 8 | Nov 2 |
| Charley 2 Sw, KY | 740 ft | Apr 24 | Oct 17 |
Frost dates near Beauty
- Lovely, KY 41231 · last Apr 8, first Nov 2
- Warfield, KY 41267 · last Apr 13, first Oct 26
- Kermit, WV 25674 · last Apr 13, first Oct 26
- Inez, KY 41224 · last Apr 13, first Oct 26
- Naugatuck, WV 25685 · last Apr 8, first Nov 2
- Debord, KY 41214 · last Apr 20, first Oct 24
- Crum, WV 25669 · last Apr 13, first Oct 26
- Pilgrim, KY 41250 · last Apr 8, first Nov 2
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Beauty, KY?
- For ZIP code 41203, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 20, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Inez 2 E, KY weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 9.
- When is the first frost in Beauty, KY?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 24. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 10, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 41203?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 186 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.