Frost dates · 5 cities · zones 6b–7a
Kentucky frost dates, city by city
Median last spring frost across 5 Kentucky cities runs from April 2 in Owensboro to April 16 in Covington.
| City | Zone | Last frost median | First frost median | Season | Jan → Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville | 7a | Apr 3 | Nov 3 | 214 d | |
| Lexington | 7a | Apr 13 | Oct 28 | 196 d | |
| Bowling Green | 7a | Apr 5 | Oct 31 | 208 d | |
| Owensboro | 7a | Apr 2 | Nov 1 | 211 d | |
| Covington | 6b | Apr 16 | Oct 25 | 190 d |
Medians from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals at each city's nearest qualifying station; zones from the 2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map. Open a city for the 1-in-10-year dates, the station, and a planting calendar for every sauce crop.
All states →Build a plan from your ZIP →Earliest: Owensboro (Apr 2) · Latest: Covington (Apr 16)