Frost dates for 42713Bonnieville, KY
The average last spring frost in Bonnieville is April 16 and the average first fall frost is October 25, giving a typical growing season of about 191 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 16
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 25
- Growing season
- 191 days
Safer after May 3 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 11 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 164 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 14 · Apr 28 · May 14 | Oct 2 · Oct 15 · Oct 28 | 171 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 1 · Apr 16 · May 3 | Oct 11 · Oct 25 · Nov 5 | 191 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 19 · Apr 4 · Apr 20 | Oct 21 · Nov 3 · Nov 21 | 215 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Bonnieville
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 16 – May 22 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | May 2 – Jul 5 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Mar 16 – Apr 16 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | May 16 – Jun 16 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Apr 2 – May 1 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | May 16 – Jun 16 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | May 16 – Jul 15 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | May 2 – Jun 16 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 16 – Jun 16 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | May 2 – Aug 7 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | May 2 – Jul 5 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | May 16 – Jun 16 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | May 9 – Jun 1 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 16 – May 1 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Mar 16 – May 16 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 2 – Mar 1 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 2 – May 1 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 26 – Apr 1 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 2 – May 1 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 25 – Jul 5 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 25 – Aug 5 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 16 – Mar 16 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 16 – Apr 16 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 15 – Jul 15 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 15 – Aug 15 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 16 – Jun 1 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 15 – Aug 31 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 9 – Apr 22 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 1 – Sep 5 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 16 – May 6 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 15 – Sep 15 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 2 – Apr 22 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 8 – Aug 15 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 16 – Jun 1 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 15 – Jul 31 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 15 – Nov 15 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 42713 is matched to the NOAA station Hodgenville Lincoln P, KY, 22.6 km away, at 788 ft elevation (106 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hodgenville Lincoln P, KY (used) | 788 ft | Apr 16 | Oct 25 |
| Millerstown 4E, KY | 600 ft | Apr 21 | Oct 18 |
| Bowling Green 21 Nne, KY | 790 ft | Apr 4 | Oct 31 |
| Nolin Rvr Lake, KY | 623 ft | Apr 22 | Oct 22 |
Frost dates near Bonnieville
- Upton, KY 42784 · last Apr 16, first Oct 25
- Munfordville, KY 42765 · last Apr 9, first Oct 30
- Magnolia, KY 42757 · last Apr 16, first Oct 25
- Sonora, KY 42776 · last Apr 16, first Oct 25
- Cub Run, KY 42729 · last Apr 4, first Oct 31
- Canmer, KY 42722 · last Apr 15, first Oct 24
- Hardyville, KY 42746 · last Apr 15, first Oct 24
- Horse Cave, KY 42749 · last Apr 9, first Oct 30
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Bonnieville, KY?
- For ZIP code 42713, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 16, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Hodgenville Lincoln P, KY weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 3.
- When is the first frost in Bonnieville, KY?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 25. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 11, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 42713?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 191 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.