Frost dates for 42720Cane Valley, KY
The average last spring frost in Cane Valley is April 15 and the average first fall frost is October 24, giving a typical growing season of about 192 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 15
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 24
- Growing season
- 192 days
Safer after May 2 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 11 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 165 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 12 · Apr 26 · May 12 | Oct 2 · Oct 15 · Oct 28 | 171 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 31 · Apr 15 · May 2 | Oct 11 · Oct 24 · Nov 6 | 192 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 16 · Apr 1 · Apr 18 | Oct 21 · Nov 4 · Nov 19 | 215 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Cane Valley
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 15 – May 21 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | May 1 – Jul 4 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Mar 15 – Apr 15 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | May 15 – Jun 15 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Apr 1 – Apr 30 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | May 15 – Jun 15 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | May 15 – Jul 14 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | May 1 – Jun 15 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 15 – Jun 15 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | May 1 – Aug 6 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | May 1 – Jul 4 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | May 15 – Jun 15 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | May 8 – May 31 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 15 – Apr 30 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Mar 15 – May 15 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 1 – Feb 28 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 1 – Apr 30 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 25 – Mar 31 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 1 – Apr 30 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 24 – Jul 4 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 24 – Aug 4 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 15 – Mar 15 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 15 – Apr 15 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 14 – Jul 14 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 14 – Aug 14 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 15 – May 31 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 14 – Aug 30 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 8 – Apr 21 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 31 – Sep 4 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 15 – May 5 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 14 – Sep 14 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 1 – Apr 21 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 7 – Aug 14 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 15 – May 31 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 14 – Jul 30 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 14 – Nov 14 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 42720 is matched to the NOAA station Greensburg, KY, 18.2 km away, at 585 ft elevation (196 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greensburg, KY (used) | 585 ft | Apr 15 | Oct 24 |
| Jamestown Wwtp, KY | 890 ft | Apr 18 | Oct 24 |
| Knob Lick 4S, KY | 1,020 ft | Apr 5 | Nov 2 |
| Bradfordsville, KY | 660 ft | Apr 22 | Oct 20 |
Frost dates near Cane Valley
- Columbia, KY 42728 · last Apr 18, first Oct 24
- Knifley, KY 42753 · last Apr 18, first Oct 24
- Gradyville, KY 42742 · last Apr 15, first Oct 24
- Campbellsville, KY 42719 · last Apr 15, first Oct 24
- Greensburg, KY 42743 · last Apr 15, first Oct 24
- Glens Fork, KY 42741 · last Apr 18, first Oct 24
- Elk Horn, KY 42733 · last Apr 22, first Oct 20
- Mannsville, KY 42758 · last Apr 22, first Oct 20
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Cane Valley, KY?
- For ZIP code 42720, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 15, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Greensburg, KY weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 2.
- When is the first frost in Cane Valley, KY?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 24. 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 42720?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 192 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.