Frost dates for 66830Admire, KS
The average last spring frost in Admire is April 15 and the average first fall frost is October 23, giving a typical growing season of about 190 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 15
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 23
- Growing season
- 190 days
Safer after Apr 30 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 8 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 163 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 11 · Apr 26 · May 8 | Sep 28 · Oct 13 · Oct 26 | 169 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 2 · Apr 15 · Apr 30 | Oct 8 · Oct 23 · Nov 5 | 190 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 21 · Apr 5 · Apr 21 | Oct 18 · Nov 1 · Nov 17 | 210 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Admire
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 3 |
| 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 13 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | May 1 – Jun 15 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 15 – Jun 15 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | May 1 – Aug 5 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | May 1 – Jul 3 |
| 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 23 – Jul 3 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 23 – Aug 3 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 15 – Mar 15 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 15 – Apr 15 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 13 – Jul 13 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 13 – Aug 13 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 15 – May 31 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 13 – Aug 29 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 8 – Apr 21 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 30 – Sep 3 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 15 – May 5 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 13 – Sep 13 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 1 – Apr 21 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 6 – Aug 13 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 15 – May 31 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 13 – Jul 29 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 13 – Nov 13 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 66830 is matched to the NOAA station Emporia 3 Nw, KS, 25.5 km away, at 1,238 ft elevation (8 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emporia 3 Nw, KS (used) | 1,238 ft | Apr 15 | Oct 23 |
| Eskridge, KS | 1,411 ft | Apr 16 | Oct 23 |
| Osage City, KS | 1,094 ft | Apr 13 | Oct 26 |
| Emporia Muni Ap, KS | 1,209 ft | Apr 12 | Oct 23 |
Frost dates near Admire
- Allen, KS 66833 · last Apr 16, first Oct 23
- Reading, KS 66868 · last Apr 15, first Oct 23
- Americus, KS 66835 · last Apr 15, first Oct 23
- Harveyville, KS 66431 · last Apr 16, first Oct 23
- Eskridge, KS 66423 · last Apr 16, first Oct 23
- Osage City, KS 66523 · last Apr 8, first Oct 30
- Emporia, KS 66801 · last Apr 15, first Oct 23
- Burlingame, KS 66413 · last Apr 15, first Oct 21
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Admire, KS?
- For ZIP code 66830, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 15, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Emporia 3 Nw, KS weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 30.
- When is the first frost in Admire, 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 66830?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 190 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.