Frost dates for 67441Enterprise, KS
The average last spring frost in Enterprise 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 Enterprise
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 67441 is matched to the NOAA station Abilene, KS, 9 km away, at 1,187 ft elevation (52 ft higher 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 Enterprise
- Abilene, KS 67410 · last Apr 14, first Oct 23
- Chapman, KS 67431 · last Apr 17, first Oct 20
- Woodbine, KS 67492 · last Apr 24, first Oct 14
- Talmage, KS 67482 · last Apr 14, first Oct 23
- Solomon, KS 67480 · last Apr 14, first Oct 23
- Hope, KS 67451 · last Apr 24, first Oct 14
- Junction City, KS 66441 · last Apr 12, first Oct 26
- Herington, KS 67449 · last Apr 24, first Oct 14
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Enterprise, KS?
- For ZIP code 67441, 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 Enterprise, 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 67441?
- 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.