Frost dates for 67410Abilene, KS
The average last spring frost in Abilene is April 14 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 14
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 23
- Growing season
- 190 days
Safer after May 1 (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 10 · Apr 26 · May 8 | Sep 29 · Oct 14 · Oct 28 | 170 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 30 · Apr 14 · May 1 | Oct 8 · Oct 23 · Nov 5 | 190 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 17 · Apr 2 · Apr 19 | Oct 19 · Nov 2 · Nov 15 | 211 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Abilene
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 14 – May 20 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Apr 30 – Jul 3 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Mar 14 – Apr 14 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | May 14 – Jun 14 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 31 – Apr 29 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | May 14 – Jun 14 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | May 14 – Jul 13 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 30 – Jun 14 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 14 – Jun 14 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 30 – Aug 5 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 30 – Jul 3 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | May 14 – Jun 14 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | May 7 – May 30 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 14 – Apr 29 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Mar 14 – May 14 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 31 – Feb 27 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 31 – Apr 29 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 24 – Mar 30 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 31 – Apr 29 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 23 – Jul 3 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 23 – Aug 3 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 14 – Mar 14 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 14 – Apr 14 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 13 – Jul 13 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 13 – Aug 13 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 14 – May 30 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 13 – Aug 29 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 7 – Apr 20 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 30 – Sep 3 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 14 – May 4 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 13 – Sep 13 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 31 – Apr 20 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 6 – Aug 13 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 14 – May 30 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 13 – Jul 29 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 13 – Nov 13 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 67410 is matched to the NOAA station Abilene, KS, 1.3 km away, at 1,187 ft elevation (10 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abilene, KS (used) | 1,187 ft | Apr 14 | Oct 23 |
| Chapman, KS | 1,111 ft | Apr 17 | Oct 20 |
| Milford Lake, KS | 1,213 ft | Apr 12 | Oct 26 |
| Herington, KS | 1,338 ft | Apr 24 | Oct 14 |
Frost dates near Abilene
- Enterprise, KS 67441 · last Apr 14, first Oct 23
- Talmage, KS 67482 · last Apr 14, first Oct 23
- Solomon, KS 67480 · last Apr 14, first Oct 23
- Chapman, KS 67431 · last Apr 17, first Oct 20
- Woodbine, KS 67492 · last Apr 24, first Oct 14
- Longford, KS 67458 · last Apr 19, first Oct 19
- New Cambria, KS 67470 · last Apr 18, first Oct 23
- Hope, KS 67451 · last Apr 24, first Oct 14
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Abilene, KS?
- For ZIP code 67410, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 14, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Abilene, KS weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 1.
- When is the first frost in Abilene, 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 67410?
- 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.