Frost dates for 69190Oshkosh, NE
The average last spring frost in Oshkosh is May 9 and the average first fall frost is October 2, giving a typical growing season of about 144 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- May 9
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 2
- Growing season
- 144 days
Safer after May 22 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Sep 20 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 194 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 7 · May 20 · Jun 2 | Sep 10 · Sep 24 · Oct 5 | 126 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 28 · May 9 · May 22 | Sep 20 · Oct 2 · Oct 14 | 144 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Apr 16 · Apr 30 · May 13 | Sep 28 · Oct 10 · Oct 22 | 163 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Oshkosh
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 8 – Jun 14 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | May 25 – Jun 12 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Apr 8 – May 9 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Jun 8 – Jul 9 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Apr 25 – May 24 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Jun 8 – Jul 9 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Jun 8 – Jun 22 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | May 25 – Jul 9 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Jun 8 – Jul 9 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | May 25 – Jul 15 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | May 25 – Jun 12 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Jun 8 – Jul 9 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Jun 1 – Jun 24 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 8 – May 24 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Apr 8 – Jun 8 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 25 – Mar 24 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 25 – May 24 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 21 – Apr 24 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 25 – May 24 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 2 – Jun 12 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 2 – Jul 13 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 11 – Apr 8 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 8 – May 9 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | May 23 – Jun 22 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jun 22 – Jul 23 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 8 – Jun 24 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 22 – Aug 8 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 1 – May 15 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 9 – Aug 13 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 8 – May 29 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 22 – Aug 23 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 25 – May 15 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 15 – Jul 23 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 9 – Jun 24 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | May 23 – Jul 8 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Sep 22 – Oct 23 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 69190 is matched to the NOAA station Oshkosh, NE, 0.4 km away, at 3,390 ft elevation (1 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oshkosh, NE (used) | 3,390 ft | May 9 | Oct 2 |
| Lodgepole 8N, NE | 3,886 ft | May 14 | Sep 29 |
| Chappell, NE | 3,710 ft | May 8 | Oct 5 |
| Broadwater 10Sse, NE | 4,158 ft | May 7 | Oct 9 |
Frost dates near Oshkosh
- Oshkosh, NE 69154 · last May 9, first Oct 2
- Lewellen, NE 69147 · last May 9, first Oct 2
- Lisco, NE 69148 · last May 13, first Sep 29
- Chappell, NE 69129 · last May 8, first Oct 5
- Lodgepole, NE 69149 · last May 9, first Oct 3
- Big Springs, NE 69122 · last May 10, first Oct 3
- Broadwater, NE 69125 · last May 13, first Sep 28
- Julesburg, CO 80737 · last May 7, first Oct 6
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Oshkosh, NE?
- For ZIP code 69190, the average last spring frost (32°F) is May 9, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Oshkosh, NE weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 22.
- When is the first frost in Oshkosh, NE?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 2. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by September 20, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 69190?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 144 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.