Frost Dates for Eureka 1e, KS

Elevation: 335 m

Frost Dates

Last Spring Frost (50%) A 50% chance that the last spring frost has already passed by this date. Most gardeners use this as their primary planting guide. April 16
First Fall Frost (50%) A 50% chance that the first fall frost has occurred by this date. Plan to harvest or protect tender plants before this date. October 20

30% Probability

Only 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 22
First Fall Frost October 15

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze April 5
First Fall Hard Freeze October 30
37.83°N, 96.26°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

187 Days April 16 to October 20

USDA Hardiness Zone

Hardiness 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

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Köppen Climate

The 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

Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low Light Frost (32°F) Hard Frost (28°F)
Temperature table
Average monthly temperatures (°F)
Month Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low
January43°31°19°
February48°35°22°
March58°45°32°
April68°55°42°
May76°64°53°
June85°74°63°
July90°79°67°
August90°77°65°
September82°69°56°
October71°57°44°
November57°44°31°
December46°34°22°

Precipitation

Precipitation table
Average monthly precipitation (inches)
MonthPrecipitation
January3.7
February4.7
March5.8
April7.7
May11.3
June9.4
July8.0
August8.0
September8.7
October8.2
November6.1
December4.5

Sunrise / Sunset

Daylight Central Time (CT) Longest: 14h 37m · Shortest: 9h 23m
Sunrise and sunset table
Sunrise, sunset, and daylight on the 15th of each month (Central Time (CT))
Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight
January7:45 AM5:24 PM9h 39m
February7:22 AM5:57 PM10h 35m
March7:43 AM7:26 PM11h 42m
April6:56 AM7:55 PM12h 59m
May6:20 AM8:23 PM14h 03m
June6:07 AM8:43 PM14h 36m
July6:19 AM8:42 PM14h 23m
August6:45 AM8:13 PM13h 28m
September7:13 AM7:26 PM12h 14m
October7:40 AM6:40 PM10h 60m
November7:13 AM5:08 PM9h 55m
December7:39 AM5:03 PM9h 23m

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