Frost dates for 67106Milton, KS
The average last spring frost in Milton is April 12 and the average first fall frost is October 29, giving a typical growing season of about 201 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 12
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 29
- Growing season
- 201 days
Safer after Apr 25 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 16 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 2 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 21 · May 2 | Oct 4 · Oct 20 · Nov 3 | 181 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 28 · Apr 12 · Apr 25 | Oct 16 · Oct 29 · Nov 11 | 201 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 16 · Apr 2 · Apr 18 | Oct 24 · Nov 7 · Nov 20 | 217 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Milton
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 12 – May 18 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Apr 28 – Jul 9 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Mar 12 – Apr 12 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | May 12 – Jun 12 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 29 – Apr 27 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | May 12 – Jun 12 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | May 12 – Jul 19 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 28 – Jun 12 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 12 – Jun 12 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 28 – Aug 11 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 28 – Jul 9 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | May 12 – Jun 12 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | May 5 – May 28 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 12 – Apr 27 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Mar 12 – May 12 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 29 – Feb 25 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 29 – Apr 27 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 22 – Mar 28 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 29 – Apr 27 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 29 – Jul 9 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 29 – Aug 9 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 12 – Mar 12 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 12 – Apr 12 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 19 – Jul 19 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 19 – Aug 19 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 12 – May 28 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 19 – Sep 4 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 5 – Apr 18 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 5 – Sep 9 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 12 – May 2 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 19 – Sep 19 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 29 – Apr 18 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 12 – Aug 19 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 12 – May 28 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 19 – Aug 4 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 19 – Nov 19 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 67106 is matched to the NOAA station Norwich, KS, 8 km away, at 1,501 ft elevation (61 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norwich, KS (used) | 1,501 ft | Apr 12 | Oct 29 |
| Wellington, KS | 1,224 ft | Apr 15 | Oct 29 |
| Wichita, KS | 1,335 ft | Apr 11 | Oct 29 |
| Wichita Wx, KS | 1,334 ft | Apr 8 | Oct 27 |
Frost dates near Milton
- Norwich, KS 67118 · last Apr 12, first Oct 29
- Conway Springs, KS 67031 · last Apr 15, first Oct 29
- Argonia, KS 67004 · last Apr 9, first Oct 30
- Viola, KS 67149 · last Apr 11, first Oct 29
- Danville, KS 67036 · last Apr 9, first Oct 30
- Cheney, KS 67025 · last Apr 11, first Oct 29
- Milan, KS 67105 · last Apr 15, first Oct 29
- Clearwater, KS 67026 · last Apr 14, first Oct 22
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Milton, KS?
- For ZIP code 67106, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 12, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Norwich, KS weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 25.
- When is the first frost in Milton, KS?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 29. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 16, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 67106?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 201 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.