Frost dates in Kansas
Average last frost dates in Kansas run from April 4 in Kansas City to April 28 in Garden City.
| Place | Last frost | First frost |
|---|---|---|
| Andover | Apr 10 | Oct 27 |
| Arkansas City | Apr 11 | Oct 27 |
| Atchison | Apr 11 | Oct 29 |
| Bel Aire | Apr 10 | Oct 27 |
| Derby | Apr 14 | Oct 22 |
| Dodge City | Apr 21 | Oct 20 |
| El Dorado | Apr 13 | Oct 25 |
| Emporia | Apr 15 | Oct 23 |
| Garden City | Apr 28 | Oct 17 |
| Gardner | Apr 13 | Oct 24 |
| Great Bend | Apr 24 | Oct 15 |
| Hays | Apr 19 | Oct 22 |
| Haysville | Apr 14 | Oct 22 |
| Hutchinson | Apr 18 | Oct 21 |
| Junction City | Apr 12 | Oct 26 |
| Kansas City | Apr 4 | Nov 2 |
| Lansing | Apr 19 | Oct 19 |
| Lawrence | Apr 12 | Oct 28 |
| Leavenworth | Apr 12 | Oct 27 |
| Leawood | Apr 8 | Oct 29 |
| Lenexa | Apr 10 | Oct 29 |
| Liberal | Apr 20 | Oct 24 |
| Manhattan | Apr 16 | Oct 19 |
| McPherson | Apr 18 | Oct 24 |
| Merriam | Apr 4 | Nov 2 |
| Mission | Apr 4 | Nov 2 |
| Newton | Apr 14 | Oct 25 |
| Olathe | Apr 10 | Oct 29 |
| Ottawa | Apr 18 | Oct 20 |
| Overland Park | Apr 10 | Oct 29 |
| Pittsburg | Apr 7 | Oct 30 |
| Prairie Village | Apr 4 | Nov 2 |
| Salina | Apr 18 | Oct 23 |
| Shawnee | Apr 16 | Oct 22 |
| Spring Hill | Apr 13 | Oct 24 |
| Topeka | Apr 16 | Oct 22 |
| Wichita | Apr 11 | Oct 29 |
| Winfield | Apr 16 | Oct 22 |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, nearest station to each place. Places of 10,000+ people (US Census Bureau, 2024 estimates) within 50 miles of a station.
When to plant in Kansas
- Asparagus
- Lima Beans
- Green Beans
- Beets
- Broccoli
- Brussels Sprouts
- Cabbage
- Chinese Cabbage
- Carrots
- Cauliflower
- Celery
- Swiss Chard
- Collard Greens
- Sweet Corn
- Cucumbers
- Eggplant
- Garlic
- Kale
- Leeks
- Lettuce
- Cantaloupe
- Okra
- Onions
- Onion Sets
- Peas
- Black-Eyed Peas
- Peppers
- Potatoes
- Radishes
- Rhubarb
- Spinach
- Summer Squash (Zucchini)
- Winter Squash
- Sweet Potatoes
- Tomatoes
- Turnips
- Watermelon