Frost dates for 66014Centerville, KS
The average last spring frost in Centerville is April 13 and the average first fall frost is October 23, giving a typical growing season of about 192 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 13
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 23
- Growing season
- 192 days
Safer after May 1 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 8 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 168 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 8 · Apr 25 · May 8 | Sep 28 · Oct 13 · Oct 27 | 169 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 29 · Apr 13 · May 1 | Oct 8 · Oct 23 · Nov 4 | 192 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 15 · Apr 2 · Apr 18 | Oct 19 · Nov 1 · Nov 17 | 212 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Centerville
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 13 – May 19 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Apr 29 – Jul 3 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Mar 13 – Apr 13 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | May 13 – Jun 13 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 30 – Apr 28 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | May 13 – Jun 13 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | May 13 – Jul 13 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 29 – Jun 13 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 13 – Jun 13 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 29 – Aug 5 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 29 – Jul 3 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | May 13 – Jun 13 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | May 6 – May 29 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 13 – Apr 28 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Mar 13 – May 13 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 30 – Feb 26 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 30 – Apr 28 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 23 – Mar 29 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 30 – Apr 28 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 23 – Jul 3 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 23 – Aug 3 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 13 – Mar 13 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 13 – Apr 13 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 13 – Jul 13 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 13 – Aug 13 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 13 – May 29 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 13 – Aug 29 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 6 – Apr 19 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 30 – Sep 3 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 13 – May 3 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 13 – Sep 13 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 30 – Apr 19 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 6 – Aug 13 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 13 – May 29 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 13 – Jul 29 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 13 – Nov 13 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 66014 is matched to the NOAA station Mound City, KS, 16.8 km away, at 840 ft elevation (69 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mound City, KS (used) | 840 ft | Apr 13 | Oct 23 |
| Mound City 1Ssw, KS | 912 ft | Apr 15 | Oct 22 |
| Garnett 1 E, KS | 998 ft | Apr 17 | Oct 22 |
| Osawatomie, KS | 860 ft | Apr 14 | Oct 25 |
Frost dates near Centerville
- Parker, KS 66072 · last Apr 17, first Oct 22
- Blue Mound, KS 66010 · last Apr 13, first Oct 23
- Mound City, KS 66056 · last Apr 13, first Oct 23
- Greeley, KS 66033 · last Apr 17, first Oct 22
- Kincaid, KS 66039 · last Apr 17, first Oct 22
- Mapleton, KS 66754 · last Apr 13, first Oct 23
- Fontana, KS 66026 · last Apr 13, first Oct 21
- Garnett, KS 66032 · last Apr 17, first Oct 22
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Centerville, KS?
- For ZIP code 66014, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 13, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Mound City, KS weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 1.
- When is the first frost in Centerville, KS?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 23. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 8, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 66014?
- 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.