Frost dates for 69133Dix, NE
The average last spring frost in Dix is May 15 and the average first fall frost is September 26, giving a typical growing season of about 132 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- May 15
- Average first fall frost
- Sep 26
- Growing season
- 132 days
Safer after May 31 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Sep 13 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 200 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) | May 15 · May 28 · Jun 11 | Sep 6 · Sep 18 · Sep 28 | 112 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | May 5 · May 15 · May 31 | Sep 13 · Sep 26 · Oct 8 | 132 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Apr 24 · May 6 · May 19 | Sep 23 · Oct 6 · Oct 18 | 153 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Dix
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 14 – Jun 20 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | May 31 – Jun 6 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Apr 14 – May 15 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Jun 14 – Jul 15 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | May 1 – May 30 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Jun 14 – Jul 15 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Jun 14 – Jun 16 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | May 31 – Jul 15 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Jun 14 – Jul 15 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | May 31 – Jul 9 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | May 31 – Jun 6 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Jun 14 – Jul 15 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Jun 7 – Jun 30 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 14 – May 30 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Apr 14 – Jun 14 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 3 – Mar 30 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | May 1 – May 30 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 27 – Apr 30 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | May 1 – May 30 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | May 27 – Jun 6 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jun 26 – Jul 7 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 17 – Apr 14 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 14 – May 15 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | May 17 – Jun 16 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jun 16 – Jul 17 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 14 – Jun 30 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 16 – Aug 2 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 7 – May 21 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 3 – Aug 7 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 14 – Jun 4 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 16 – Aug 17 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 1 – May 21 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 9 – Jul 17 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 15 – Jun 30 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | May 17 – Jul 2 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Sep 16 – Oct 17 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 69133 is matched to the NOAA station Kimball 2Ne, NE, 13.1 km away, at 4,708 ft elevation (144 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kimball 2Ne, NE (used) | 4,708 ft | May 15 | Sep 26 |
| Sidney 6 Nnw, NE | 4,320 ft | May 8 | Oct 4 |
| Bridgeport 18Wsw, NE | 4,149 ft | May 19 | Sep 23 |
| Bushnell 15S, NE | 5,170 ft | May 25 | Sep 21 |
Frost dates near Dix
- Potter, NE 69156 · last May 8, first Oct 4
- Kimball, NE 69145 · last May 15, first Sep 26
- Bushnell, NE 69128 · last May 15, first Sep 26
- Padroni, CO 80745 · last May 15, first Sep 30
- Sidney, NE 69160 · last May 8, first Oct 4
- Harrisburg, NE 69345 · last May 24, first Sep 20
- Gurley, NE 69141 · last Apr 28, first Oct 13
- Peetz, CO 80747 · last May 15, first Sep 30
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Dix, NE?
- For ZIP code 69133, the average last spring frost (32°F) is May 15, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Kimball 2Ne, NE weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 31.
- When is the first frost in Dix, NE?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is September 26. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by September 13, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 69133?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 132 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.