Frost Dates for Clay Center, KS

Based on data from Smileyberg 1n weather station, 6 miles away

Frost Dates

Last Spring Frost (50%) iA 50% chance that the last spring frost has already passed by this date. Most gardeners use this as their primary planting guide. April 18
First Fall Frost (50%) iA 50% chance that the first fall frost has occurred by this date. Plan to harvest or protect tender plants before this date. October 21
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

30% Probability iOnly a 30% chance of frost remaining by this date. Use these dates for a safer planting window, especially for tender plants sensitive to cold.

Last Spring Frost April 24
First Fall Frost October 15

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze April 7
First Fall Hard Freeze October 31
37.52°N, -96.77°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

186 Days April 18 to October 21

USDA Hardiness Zone iHardiness zones indicate which perennial plants can survive winter in your area. For annual vegetables, frost dates and growing season length matter more than hardiness zone.

Zone 6b

Avg. annual minimum: −5 to 0°F (−21 to −18°C)

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Köppen Climate iThe Köppen climate classification system categorizes climates based on temperature and precipitation patterns.

Cfa Humid Subtropical

Hot, humid summers and mild winters with rain year-round. Long growing seasons support a wide variety of vegetables, fruits, and ornamentals. The most common climate in the eastern US.

Köppen climate map

Temperature

10° 30° 50° 70° 90°
31°
High: 42°F
Avg: 31°F
Low: 19°F
Jan
35°
High: 47°F
Avg: 35°F
Low: 22°F
Feb
44°
High: 57°F
Avg: 44°F
Low: 32°F
Mar
54°
High: 67°F
Avg: 54°F
Low: 42°F
Apr
64°
High: 75°F
Avg: 64°F
Low: 53°F
May
73°
High: 84°F
Avg: 73°F
Low: 63°F
Jun
78°
High: 89°F
Avg: 78°F
Low: 67°F
Jul
77°
High: 89°F
Avg: 77°F
Low: 65°F
Aug
69°
High: 81°F
Avg: 69°F
Low: 57°F
Sep
56°
High: 69°F
Avg: 56°F
Low: 44°F
Oct
44°
High: 55°F
Avg: 44°F
Low: 32°F
Nov
33°
High: 44°F
Avg: 33°F
Low: 22°F
Dec
32°F
28°F
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low Light Frost (32°F) Hard Frost (28°F)

Precipitation

0" 3" 6" 9" 10.5"
4.5"
4.49"
Jan
4.8"
4.85"
Feb
6.8"
6.85"
Mar
8.4"
8.42"
Apr
10.2"
10.21"
May
10.5"
10.50"
Jun
10.0"
9.97"
Jul
9.4"
9.44"
Aug
9.9"
9.95"
Sep
10.5"
10.54"
Oct
9.1"
9.06"
Nov
6.3"
6.27"
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec9.5h10.5h11.5h13h14h14.5h14.5h13.5h12h11h10h9.5h
Jan: 7:10 AM – 4:50 PM · 9h 41m
Feb: 6:42 AM – 5:18 PM · 10h 36m
Mar: 6:09 AM – 5:51 PM · 11h 43m
Apr: 5:31 AM – 6:29 PM · 12h 59m
May: 4:59 AM – 7:01 PM · 14h 01m
Jun: 4:43 AM – 7:17 PM · 14h 35m
Jul: 4:49 AM – 7:11 PM · 14h 21m
Aug: 5:17 AM – 6:43 PM · 13h 27m
Sep: 5:53 AM – 6:07 PM · 12h 14m
Oct: 6:30 AM – 5:30 PM · 11h 00m
Nov: 7:02 AM – 4:58 PM · 9h 56m
Dec: 7:17 AM – 4:43 PM · 9h 25m
Daylight Longest: 14h 36m · Shortest: 9h 24m

Nearby Stations

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