Frost dates for 69123Brady, NE
The average last spring frost in Brady is May 2 and the average first fall frost is October 10, giving a typical growing season of about 161 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- May 2
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 10
- Growing season
- 161 days
Safer after May 16 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Sep 26 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 181 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 29 · May 10 · May 24 | Sep 17 · Oct 2 · Oct 13 | 143 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 17 · May 2 · May 16 | Sep 26 · Oct 10 · Oct 22 | 161 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Apr 4 · Apr 20 · May 4 | Oct 3 · Oct 19 · Oct 31 | 181 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Brady
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 | Apr 1 – Jun 7 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | May 18 – Jun 20 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Apr 1 – May 2 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Jun 1 – Jul 2 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Apr 18 – May 17 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Jun 1 – Jul 2 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Jun 1 – Jun 30 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | May 18 – Jul 2 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Jun 1 – Jul 2 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | May 18 – Jul 23 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | May 18 – Jun 20 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Jun 1 – Jul 2 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | May 25 – Jun 17 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 1 – May 17 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Apr 1 – Jun 1 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 18 – Mar 17 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 18 – May 17 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 14 – Apr 17 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 18 – May 17 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 10 – Jun 20 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 10 – Jul 21 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 4 – Apr 1 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 1 – May 2 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | May 31 – Jun 30 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jun 30 – Jul 31 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 1 – Jun 17 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 30 – Aug 16 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 25 – May 8 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 17 – Aug 21 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 1 – May 22 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 30 – Aug 31 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 18 – May 8 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 23 – Jul 31 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 2 – Jun 17 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | May 31 – Jul 16 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Sep 30 – Oct 31 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 69123 is matched to the NOAA station Brady, NE, 3.2 km away, at 2,651 ft elevation (52 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brady, NE (used) | 2,651 ft | May 2 | Oct 10 |
| Gothenburg, NE | 2,603 ft | Apr 30 | Oct 9 |
| North Platte Rgnl Ap, NE | 2,778 ft | May 11 | Oct 1 |
| N Platte Exp Farm, NE | 3,025 ft | May 3 | Oct 10 |
Frost dates near Brady
- Maxwell, NE 69151 · last May 11, first Oct 1
- Gothenburg, NE 69138 · last Apr 30, first Oct 9
- Willow Island, NE 69171 · last Apr 30, first Oct 9
- North Platte, NE 69103 · last May 3, first Oct 10
- Cozad, NE 69130 · last Apr 30, first Oct 9
- Callaway, NE 68825 · last May 10, first Oct 1
- Wellfleet, NE 69170 · last May 1, first Oct 9
- Farnam, NE 69029 · last Apr 30, first Oct 12
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Brady, NE?
- For ZIP code 69123, the average last spring frost (32°F) is May 2, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Brady, NE weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 16.
- When is the first frost in Brady, NE?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 10. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by September 26, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 69123?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 161 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.