Frost dates for 41426Falcon, KY
The average last spring frost in Falcon is April 25 and the average first fall frost is October 21, giving a typical growing season of about 179 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 25
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 21
- Growing season
- 179 days
Safer after May 11 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 10 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 173 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 19 · May 3 · May 21 | Oct 1 · Oct 12 · Oct 24 | 162 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 9 · Apr 25 · May 11 | Oct 10 · Oct 21 · Nov 1 | 179 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 28 · Apr 11 · Apr 30 | Oct 17 · Oct 31 · Nov 11 | 201 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Falcon
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 25 – May 31 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | May 11 – Jul 1 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Mar 25 – Apr 25 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | May 25 – Jun 25 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Apr 11 – May 10 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | May 25 – Jun 25 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | May 25 – Jul 11 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | May 11 – Jun 25 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 25 – Jun 25 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | May 11 – Aug 3 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | May 11 – Jul 1 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | May 25 – Jun 25 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | May 18 – Jun 10 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 25 – May 10 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Mar 25 – May 25 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 11 – Mar 10 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 11 – May 10 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 7 – Apr 10 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 11 – May 10 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 21 – Jul 1 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 21 – Aug 1 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 25 – Mar 25 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 25 – Apr 25 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 11 – Jul 11 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 11 – Aug 11 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 25 – Jun 10 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 11 – Aug 27 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 18 – May 1 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 28 – Sep 1 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 25 – May 15 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 11 – Sep 11 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 11 – May 1 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 4 – Aug 11 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 25 – Jun 10 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 11 – Jul 27 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 11 – Nov 11 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 41426 is matched to the NOAA station Salyersville Wtr Wks, KY, 7 km away, at 970 ft elevation (38 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salyersville Wtr Wks, KY (used) | 970 ft | Apr 25 | Oct 21 |
| Paintsville 1E, KY | 630 ft | Apr 19 | Oct 25 |
| Prestonsburg 3Wsw, KY | 760 ft | Apr 23 | Oct 23 |
| Charley 2 Sw, KY | 740 ft | Apr 24 | Oct 17 |
Frost dates near Falcon
- Salyersville, KY 41465 · last Apr 25, first Oct 21
- Oil Springs, KY 41238 · last Apr 19, first Oct 25
- Royalton, KY 41464 · last Apr 25, first Oct 21
- Staffordsville, KY 41256 · last Apr 19, first Oct 25
- Hagerhill, KY 41222 · last Apr 19, first Oct 25
- East Point, KY 41216 · last Apr 19, first Oct 25
- Flatgap, KY 41219 · last Apr 19, first Oct 25
- Sitka, KY 41255 · last Apr 19, first Oct 25
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Falcon, KY?
- For ZIP code 41426, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 25, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Salyersville Wtr Wks, KY weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 11.
- When is the first frost in Falcon, KY?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 21. 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 41426?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 179 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.