Frost dates for 41778Yerkes, KY
The average last spring frost in Yerkes is April 19 and the average first fall frost is October 25, giving a typical growing season of about 188 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 19
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 25
- Growing season
- 188 days
Safer after May 2 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 12 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 169 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 17 · Apr 29 · May 12 | Oct 5 · Oct 16 · Oct 29 | 170 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 8 · Apr 19 · May 2 | Oct 12 · Oct 25 · Nov 7 | 188 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 27 · Apr 9 · Apr 22 | Oct 20 · Nov 3 · Nov 18 | 207 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Yerkes
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 19 – May 25 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | May 5 – Jul 5 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Mar 19 – Apr 19 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | May 19 – Jun 19 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Apr 5 – May 4 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | May 19 – Jun 19 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | May 19 – Jul 15 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | May 5 – Jun 19 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 19 – Jun 19 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | May 5 – Aug 7 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | May 5 – Jul 5 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | May 19 – Jun 19 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | May 12 – Jun 4 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 19 – May 4 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Mar 19 – May 19 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 5 – Mar 4 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 5 – May 4 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 1 – Apr 4 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 5 – May 4 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 25 – Jul 5 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 25 – Aug 5 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 19 – Mar 19 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 19 – Apr 19 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 15 – Jul 15 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 15 – Aug 15 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 19 – Jun 4 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 15 – Aug 31 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 12 – Apr 25 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 1 – Sep 5 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 19 – May 9 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 15 – Sep 15 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 5 – Apr 25 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 8 – Aug 15 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 19 – Jun 4 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 15 – Jul 31 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 15 – Nov 15 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 41778 is matched to the NOAA station Buckhorn Lake, KY, 14.7 km away, at 780 ft elevation (332 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buckhorn Lake, KY (used) | 780 ft | Apr 19 | Oct 25 |
| Quicksand, KY | 745 ft | Apr 19 | Oct 24 |
| Oneida, KY | 760 ft | Apr 16 | Oct 26 |
| Jackson, KY | 1,364 ft | Apr 6 | Nov 1 |
Frost dates near Yerkes
- Krypton, KY 41754 · last Apr 6, first Nov 1
- Busy, KY 41723 · last Apr 19, first Oct 25
- Bonnyman, KY 41719 · last Apr 6, first Nov 1
- Avawam, KY 41713 · last Apr 18, first Oct 28
- Chavies, KY 41727 · last Apr 19, first Oct 25
- Saul, KY 40981 · last Apr 6, first Nov 1
- Combs, KY 41729 · last Apr 19, first Oct 25
- Gays Creek, KY 41745 · last Apr 6, first Nov 1
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Yerkes, KY?
- For ZIP code 41778, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 19, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Buckhorn Lake, KY weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 2.
- When is the first frost in Yerkes, KY?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 25. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 12, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 41778?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 188 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.