Frost dates for 67584Utica, KS
The average last spring frost in Utica is April 29 and the average first fall frost is October 14, giving a typical growing season of about 166 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 29
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 14
- Growing season
- 166 days
Safer after May 10 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Sep 30 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 178 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 25 · May 7 · May 20 | Sep 19 · Oct 3 · Oct 15 | 149 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 14 · Apr 29 · May 10 | Sep 30 · Oct 14 · Oct 25 | 166 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Apr 4 · Apr 18 · May 2 | Oct 8 · Oct 22 · Nov 2 | 185 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Utica
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 29 – Jun 4 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | May 15 – Jun 24 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Mar 29 – Apr 29 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | May 29 – Jun 29 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Apr 15 – May 14 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | May 29 – Jun 29 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | May 29 – Jul 4 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | May 15 – Jun 29 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 29 – Jun 29 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | May 15 – Jul 27 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | May 15 – Jun 24 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | May 29 – Jun 29 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | May 22 – Jun 14 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 29 – May 14 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Mar 29 – May 29 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 15 – Mar 14 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 15 – May 14 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 11 – Apr 14 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 15 – May 14 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 14 – Jun 24 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 14 – Jul 25 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 1 – Mar 29 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 29 – Apr 29 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 4 – Jul 4 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 4 – Aug 4 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 29 – Jun 14 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 4 – Aug 20 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 22 – May 5 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 21 – Aug 25 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 29 – May 19 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 4 – Sep 4 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 15 – May 5 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 27 – Aug 4 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 29 – Jun 14 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 4 – Jul 20 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 4 – Nov 4 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 67584 is matched to the NOAA station Ness City, KS, 29.7 km away, at 2,269 ft elevation (329 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ness City, KS (used) | 2,269 ft | Apr 29 | Oct 14 |
| Brownell 3Nw, KS | 2,435 ft | Apr 29 | Oct 13 |
| Cedar Bluff Dam, KS | 2,135 ft | Apr 25 | Oct 17 |
| Healy, KS | 2,850 ft | Apr 28 | Oct 15 |
Frost dates near Utica
- Arnold, KS 67515 · last Apr 29, first Oct 14
- Ransom, KS 67572 · last Apr 29, first Oct 13
- Beeler, KS 67518 · last Apr 29, first Oct 14
- Ness City, KS 67560 · last Apr 29, first Oct 14
- Dighton, KS 67839 · last Apr 28, first Oct 15
- Brownell, KS 67521 · last Apr 29, first Oct 13
- Collyer, KS 67631 · last Apr 23, first Oct 18
- Gove, KS 67736 · last Apr 24, first Oct 18
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Utica, KS?
- For ZIP code 67584, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 29, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Ness City, KS weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 10.
- When is the first frost in Utica, KS?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 14. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by September 30, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 67584?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 166 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.