Frost Dates for Georgetown, KY
In Georgetown, KY, the average last spring frost is around Apr 18 and the average first fall frost around Oct 23, for a growing season of about 188 days. For frost-tender plants, wait until May 5, when the chance of frost drops to 10%.
Based on NOAA 1991–2020 records from the Cynthiana, KY weather station, 15 miles away, elevation 700 ft. Frost can come earlier in low spots and valleys and later near cities and large lakes.
Frost probability by date
Chance of a 32°F frost after the spring date, or before the fall date.
| Chance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|
| 10% | May 5 | Oct 13 |
| 20% | Apr 30 | Oct 16 |
| 30% | Apr 25 | Oct 19 |
| 40% | Apr 21 | Oct 22 |
| 50% | Apr 18 | Oct 23 |
| 60% | Apr 15 | Oct 26 |
| 70% | Apr 12 | Oct 29 |
| 80% | Apr 8 | Oct 31 |
| 90% | Apr 2 | Nov 4 |
Light frost vs. hard freeze
Average (50%) dates for each temperature. Tender plants are damaged at 36°F; most hardy crops survive until 28°F.
| Temperature | Last in spring | First in fall |
|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Apr 29 | Oct 14 |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 18 | Oct 23 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Apr 5 | Nov 2 |
Planting calendar for Georgetown
Transplant Apr 25 – May 9
Transplant May 2 – May 16
Transplant May 2 – May 16
Transplant Apr 25 – May 9
Sow or transplant Apr 25 – May 9
Sow or transplant Apr 25 – May 9
Sow or transplant May 2 – May 16
Sow or transplant Mar 21 – Apr 4
Fall sowing Aug 28 – Sep 25
Fall sowing Aug 28 – Sep 18
Fall sowing Aug 14 – Aug 28
Sow or transplant Mar 21 – Apr 4
Fall sowing Aug 14 – Sep 11
Transplant Apr 4 – Apr 18
Fall sowing Jul 31 – Aug 14
Transplant Mar 28 – Apr 11
Fall sowing Jul 31 – Aug 14
Fall sowing Jul 31 – Aug 14
Fall sowing Sep 11 – Oct 2
Fall sowing Aug 14 – Aug 28
Plant Mar 21 – Apr 4
Based on the average last frost (Apr 18) and first frost (Oct 23). The dashed lines mark those dates. Seed packets list days to maturity; adjust for your varieties.