Frost dates for 69360Rushville, NE
The average last spring frost in Rushville is May 13 and the average first fall frost is September 30, giving a typical growing season of about 137 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- May 13
- Average first fall frost
- Sep 30
- Growing season
- 137 days
Safer after May 25 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Sep 14 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 198 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 11 · May 24 · Jun 5 | Sep 5 · Sep 19 · Oct 1 | 118 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | May 1 · May 13 · May 25 | Sep 14 · Sep 30 · Oct 10 | 137 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Apr 21 · May 3 · May 15 | Sep 25 · Oct 7 · Oct 19 | 156 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Rushville
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 12 – Jun 18 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | May 29 – Jun 10 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Apr 12 – May 13 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Jun 12 – Jul 13 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Apr 29 – May 28 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Jun 12 – Jul 13 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Jun 12 – Jun 20 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | May 29 – Jul 13 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Jun 12 – Jul 13 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | May 29 – Jul 13 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | May 29 – Jun 10 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Jun 12 – Jul 13 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Jun 5 – Jun 28 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 12 – May 28 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Apr 12 – Jun 12 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 1 – Mar 28 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 29 – May 28 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 25 – Apr 28 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 29 – May 28 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | May 31 – Jun 10 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jun 30 – Jul 11 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 15 – Apr 12 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 12 – May 13 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | May 21 – Jun 20 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jun 20 – Jul 21 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 12 – Jun 28 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 20 – Aug 6 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 5 – May 19 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 7 – Aug 11 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 12 – Jun 2 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 20 – Aug 21 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 29 – May 19 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 13 – Jul 21 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 13 – Jun 28 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | May 21 – Jul 6 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Sep 20 – Oct 21 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 69360 is matched to the NOAA station Rushville, NE, 2.2 km away, at 3,790 ft elevation (53 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rushville, NE (used) | 3,790 ft | May 13 | Sep 30 |
| Hay Springs, NE | 3,855 ft | May 14 | Sep 30 |
| Gordon 6N, NE | 3,748 ft | May 11 | Oct 2 |
| Hay Springs 12 S, NE | 3,805 ft | May 15 | Sep 24 |
Frost dates near Rushville
- Hay Springs, NE 69347 · last May 15, first Sep 24
- Gordon, NE 69343 · last May 11, first Oct 2
- Whiteclay, NE 69365 · last May 16, first Sep 27
- Pine Ridge, SD 57770 · last May 16, first Sep 27
- Chadron, NE 69337 · last May 15, first Sep 28
- Wounded Knee, SD 57794 · last May 16, first Sep 27
- Batesland, SD 57716 · last May 16, first Sep 27
- Oglala, SD 57764 · last May 7, first Oct 4
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Rushville, NE?
- For ZIP code 69360, the average last spring frost (32°F) is May 13, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Rushville, NE weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 25.
- When is the first frost in Rushville, NE?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is September 30. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by September 14, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 69360?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 137 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.