Frost Dates for Ogden, KS

Based on data from Manhattan Muni AP weather station, 2 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 21
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 16
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 28
First Fall Frost October 10

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze April 10
First Fall Hard Freeze October 25
39.11°N, -96.71°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

178 Days April 21 to October 16

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 6a

Avg. annual minimum: −10 to −5°F (−23 to −21°C)

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

Dfa Hot-Summer Continental

Hot summers and cold winters with year-round precipitation. Moderate growing season supports warm-season crops like tomatoes, peppers, and corn. Winter protection extends the harvest.

Köppen climate map

Temperature

10° 40° 70° 100°
29°
High: 41°F
Avg: 29°F
Low: 18°F
Jan
34°
High: 46°F
Avg: 34°F
Low: 22°F
Feb
45°
High: 58°F
Avg: 45°F
Low: 32°F
Mar
55°
High: 67°F
Avg: 55°F
Low: 42°F
Apr
65°
High: 77°F
Avg: 65°F
Low: 53°F
May
75°
High: 87°F
Avg: 75°F
Low: 63°F
Jun
80°
High: 92°F
Avg: 80°F
Low: 68°F
Jul
77°
High: 90°F
Avg: 77°F
Low: 65°F
Aug
69°
High: 82°F
Avg: 69°F
Low: 56°F
Sep
56°
High: 69°F
Avg: 56°F
Low: 43°F
Oct
43°
High: 55°F
Avg: 43°F
Low: 30°F
Nov
32°
High: 44°F
Avg: 32°F
Low: 21°F
Dec
32°F
28°F
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low Light Frost (32°F) Hard Frost (28°F)

Precipitation

0" 2" 4" 6" 7.3"
2.3"
2.28"
Jan
2.0"
2.03"
Feb
3.2"
3.20"
Mar
4.4"
4.39"
Apr
5.6"
5.60"
May
7.3"
7.28"
Jun
6.6"
6.64"
Jul
5.6"
5.63"
Aug
4.1"
4.07"
Sep
4.3"
4.30"
Oct
3.1"
3.12"
Nov
2.7"
2.66"
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec9.5h10.5h11.5h13h14h14.5h14.5h13.5h12h11h10h9.5h
Jan: 7:14 AM – 4:46 PM · 9h 32m
Feb: 6:44 AM – 5:16 PM · 10h 31m
Mar: 6:09 AM – 5:51 PM · 11h 42m
Apr: 5:29 AM – 6:31 PM · 13h 02m
May: 4:56 AM – 7:04 PM · 14h 09m
Jun: 4:38 AM – 7:22 PM · 14h 44m
Jul: 4:45 AM – 7:15 PM · 14h 30m
Aug: 5:14 AM – 6:46 PM · 13h 32m
Sep: 5:53 AM – 6:07 PM · 12h 14m
Oct: 6:32 AM – 5:28 PM · 10h 57m
Nov: 7:06 AM – 4:54 PM · 9h 49m
Dec: 7:22 AM – 4:38 PM · 9h 16m
Daylight Longest: 14h 45m · Shortest: 9h 15m

Nearby Stations

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