Last frost date in Garden City, Kansas
April 28
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 13; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 9.
October 17
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 1.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Garden City Exp Stn (USC00142980), 2.4 miles from Garden City, elevation 2,890 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Apr 13 | Apr 28 | May 9 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 1 | Oct 17 | Oct 28 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 171
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | May 6 | Oct 7 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 28 | Oct 17 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 17 | Oct 25 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 148
What to plant now in Garden City
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 30 Garden City: April 28
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 20 Garden City: October 17
Planting dates: USDA Home and Garden Bulletin No. 9 (1967), “Suburban and Farm Vegetable Gardens,” tables 4 and 5. How we match the table.
Nearby in Kansas
- Dodge City 48 mi · last frost Apr 21
- Liberal 64 mi · last frost Apr 20
- Hays 104 mi · last frost Apr 19
- Great Bend 115 mi · last frost Apr 24
- Hutchinson 160 mi · last frost Apr 18