Frost Dates for Solomon, KS

Based on data from Abilene weather station, 9 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 14
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 23
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 21
First Fall Frost October 18

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze April 2
First Fall Hard Freeze November 2
38.92°N, -97.37°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

192 Days April 14 to October 23

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.

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

20° 40° 60° 80° 100°
32°
High: 43°F
Avg: 32°F
Low: 22°F
Jan
37°
High: 49°F
Avg: 37°F
Low: 25°F
Feb
47°
High: 60°F
Avg: 47°F
Low: 35°F
Mar
57°
High: 70°F
Avg: 57°F
Low: 45°F
Apr
67°
High: 79°F
Avg: 67°F
Low: 55°F
May
77°
High: 89°F
Avg: 77°F
Low: 65°F
Jun
82°
High: 94°F
Avg: 82°F
Low: 69°F
Jul
80°
High: 92°F
Avg: 80°F
Low: 67°F
Aug
72°
High: 84°F
Avg: 72°F
Low: 59°F
Sep
59°
High: 71°F
Avg: 59°F
Low: 46°F
Oct
46°
High: 57°F
Avg: 46°F
Low: 34°F
Nov
35°
High: 45°F
Avg: 35°F
Low: 25°F
Dec
32°F
28°F
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low Light Frost (32°F) Hard Frost (28°F)

Precipitation

0" 3" 6" 9.0"
4.9"
4.88"
Jan
5.2"
5.18"
Feb
6.1"
6.14"
Mar
7.3"
7.25"
Apr
8.6"
8.56"
May
9.0"
8.99"
Jun
8.5"
8.53"
Jul
8.0"
7.96"
Aug
7.1"
7.14"
Sep
6.1"
6.14"
Oct
5.0"
5.02"
Nov
5.8"
5.81"
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec9.5h10.5h11.5h13h14h14.5h14.5h13.5h12h11h10h9.5h
Jan: 7:13 AM – 4:47 PM · 9h 33m
Feb: 6:44 AM – 5:16 PM · 10h 32m
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 08m
Jun: 4:39 AM – 7:21 PM · 14h 43m
Jul: 4:46 AM – 7:14 PM · 14h 29m
Aug: 5:14 AM – 6:46 PM · 13h 31m
Sep: 5:53 AM – 6:07 PM · 12h 14m
Oct: 6:31 AM – 5:29 PM · 10h 57m
Nov: 7:05 AM – 4:55 PM · 9h 50m
Dec: 7:22 AM – 4:38 PM · 9h 17m
Daylight Longest: 14h 44m · Shortest: 9h 16m

Nearby Stations

Chapman, KSApril 17 - October 20 Milford Lake, KS April 12 - October 26 Herington, KS April 24 - October 14 Salina Muni AP, KS April 18 - October 23 Smolan 1ne, KS April 27 - October 16 Minneapolis, KS April 20 - October 19

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