Frost dates for 57752Kyle, SD
The average last spring frost in Kyle is May 11 and the average first fall frost is October 1, giving a typical growing season of about 139 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- May 11
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 1
- Growing season
- 139 days
Safer after May 27 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Sep 15 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 196 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) | May 8 · May 21 · Jun 6 | Sep 5 · Sep 21 · Oct 5 | 121 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 29 · May 11 · May 27 | Sep 15 · Oct 1 · Oct 12 | 139 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Apr 17 · May 1 · May 17 | Sep 25 · Oct 9 · Oct 22 | 159 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Kyle
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 | Apr 10 – Jun 16 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | May 27 – Jun 11 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Apr 10 – May 11 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Jun 10 – Jul 11 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Apr 27 – May 26 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Jun 10 – Jul 11 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Jun 10 – Jun 21 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | May 27 – Jul 11 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Jun 10 – Jul 11 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | May 27 – Jul 14 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | May 27 – Jun 11 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Jun 10 – Jul 11 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Jun 3 – Jun 26 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 10 – May 26 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Apr 10 – Jun 10 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 27 – Mar 26 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 27 – May 26 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 23 – Apr 26 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 27 – May 26 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 1 – Jun 11 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 1 – Jul 12 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 13 – Apr 10 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 10 – May 11 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | May 22 – Jun 21 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jun 21 – Jul 22 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 10 – Jun 26 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 21 – Aug 7 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 3 – May 17 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 8 – Aug 12 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 10 – May 31 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 21 – Aug 22 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 27 – May 17 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 14 – Jul 22 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 11 – Jun 26 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | May 22 – Jul 7 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Sep 21 – Oct 22 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 57752 is matched to the NOAA station Kyle 2 E, SD, 3.2 km away, at 2,958 ft elevation (45 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle 2 E, SD (used) | 2,958 ft | May 11 | Oct 1 |
| Porcupine 11 N, SD | 2,820 ft | May 17 | Sep 25 |
| Manderson 3 Ne, SD | 3,095 ft | May 9 | Oct 4 |
| Interior 3 Ne, SD | 2,440 ft | May 5 | Oct 7 |
Frost dates near Kyle
- Porcupine, SD 57772 · last May 9, first Oct 4
- Allen, SD 57714 · last May 13, first Oct 2
- Manderson, SD 57756 · last May 9, first Oct 4
- Wounded Knee, SD 57794 · last May 16, first Sep 27
- Batesland, SD 57716 · last May 16, first Sep 27
- Interior, SD 57750 · last May 5, first Oct 7
- Wanblee, SD 57577 · last May 9, first Oct 1
- Martin, SD 57551 · last May 13, first Oct 2
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Kyle, SD?
- For ZIP code 57752, the average last spring frost (32°F) is May 11, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Kyle 2 E, SD weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 27.
- When is the first frost in Kyle, SD?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 1. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by September 15, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 57752?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 139 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.