Frost Dates for Nicholasville, KY
In Nicholasville, KY, the average last spring frost is around Apr 13 and the average first fall frost around Oct 28, for a growing season of about 196 days. For frost-tender plants, wait until May 1, when the chance of frost drops to 10%.
Based on NOAA 1991–2020 records from the Lexington Bluegrass Airport, KY weather station, 11 miles away, elevation 980 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 1 | Oct 16 |
| 20% | Apr 25 | Oct 20 |
| 30% | Apr 20 | Oct 23 |
| 40% | Apr 16 | Oct 25 |
| 50% | Apr 13 | Oct 28 |
| 60% | Apr 9 | Oct 30 |
| 70% | Apr 6 | Nov 1 |
| 80% | Apr 2 | Nov 4 |
| 90% | Mar 30 | Nov 8 |
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 24 | Oct 19 |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 13 | Oct 28 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 31 | Nov 6 |
Planting calendar for Nicholasville
Transplant Apr 20 – May 4
Transplant Apr 27 – May 11
Transplant Apr 27 – May 11
Transplant Apr 20 – May 4
Sow or transplant Apr 20 – May 4
Sow or transplant Apr 20 – May 4
Sow or transplant Apr 27 – May 11
Sow or transplant Mar 16 – Mar 30
Fall sowing Sep 2 – Sep 30
Fall sowing Sep 2 – Sep 23
Fall sowing Aug 19 – Sep 2
Sow or transplant Mar 16 – Mar 30
Fall sowing Aug 19 – Sep 16
Transplant Mar 30 – Apr 13
Fall sowing Aug 5 – Aug 19
Transplant Mar 23 – Apr 6
Fall sowing Aug 5 – Aug 19
Fall sowing Aug 5 – Aug 19
Fall sowing Sep 16 – Oct 7
Fall sowing Aug 19 – Sep 2
Plant Mar 16 – Mar 30
Based on the average last frost (Apr 13) and first frost (Oct 28). The dashed lines mark those dates. Seed packets list days to maturity; adjust for your varieties.