Frost dates for 67423Beverly, KS
The average last spring frost in Beverly is April 28 and the average first fall frost is October 15, giving a typical growing season of about 170 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 28
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 15
- Growing season
- 170 days
Safer after May 9 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Sep 29 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 183 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 23 · May 4 · May 18 | Sep 22 · Oct 5 · Oct 19 | 153 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 13 · Apr 28 · May 9 | Sep 29 · Oct 15 · Oct 27 | 170 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Apr 2 · Apr 17 · May 1 | Oct 8 · Oct 23 · Nov 5 | 189 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Beverly
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 28 – Jun 3 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | May 14 – Jun 25 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Mar 28 – Apr 28 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | May 28 – Jun 28 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Apr 14 – May 13 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | May 28 – Jun 28 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | May 28 – Jul 5 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | May 14 – Jun 28 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 28 – Jun 28 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | May 14 – Jul 28 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | May 14 – Jun 25 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | May 28 – Jun 28 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | May 21 – Jun 13 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 28 – May 13 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Mar 28 – May 28 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 14 – Mar 13 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 14 – May 13 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 10 – Apr 13 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 14 – May 13 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 15 – Jun 25 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 15 – Jul 26 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 28 – Mar 28 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 28 – Apr 28 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 5 – Jul 5 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 5 – Aug 5 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 28 – Jun 13 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 5 – Aug 21 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 21 – May 4 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 22 – Aug 26 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 28 – May 18 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 5 – Sep 5 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 14 – May 4 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 28 – Aug 5 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 28 – Jun 13 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 5 – Jul 21 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 5 – Nov 5 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 67423 is matched to the NOAA station Lincoln 1 Se, KS, 13.7 km away, at 1,401 ft elevation (56 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln 1 Se, KS (used) | 1,401 ft | Apr 28 | Oct 15 |
| Minneapolis, KS | 1,306 ft | Apr 20 | Oct 19 |
| Salina Muni Ap, KS | 1,269 ft | Apr 18 | Oct 23 |
| Ellsworth, KS | 1,568 ft | Apr 23 | Oct 16 |
Frost dates near Beverly
- Tescott, KS 67484 · last Apr 20, first Oct 19
- Barnard, KS 67418 · last Apr 28, first Oct 15
- Lincoln, KS 67455 · last Apr 28, first Oct 15
- Brookville, KS 67425 · last Apr 19, first Oct 23
- Minneapolis, KS 67467 · last Apr 20, first Oct 19
- Bennington, KS 67422 · last Apr 20, first Oct 19
- Ellsworth, KS 67439 · last Apr 23, first Oct 16
- Kanopolis, KS 67454 · last Apr 23, first Oct 16
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Beverly, KS?
- For ZIP code 67423, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 28, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Lincoln 1 Se, KS weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 9.
- When is the first frost in Beverly, KS?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 15. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by September 29, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 67423?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 170 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.