Frost Dates for Coldstream, KY

Based on data from Crestwood 4ne weather station, 7 miles away

Elevation: 755 ft

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 12
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 25

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 20
First Fall Frost October 19

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze March 31
First Fall Hard Freeze November 3
38.31°N, 85.52°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

196 Days April 12 to October 25

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.

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
January41°32°23°
February45°36°27°
March56°44°33°
April68°56°44°
May77°65°54°
June85°74°62°
July88°76°65°
August87°75°64°
September81°68°56°
October68°56°45°
November54°44°34°
December44°35°27°

Precipitation

Precipitation table
Average monthly precipitation (inches)
MonthPrecipitation
January1.7
February2.2
March4.3
April5.9
May6.7
June7.0
July6.7
August5.1
September4.6
October4.5
November3.8
December3.2

Sunrise / Sunset

Daylight Eastern Time (ET) Longest: 14h 41m · Shortest: 9h 19m
Sunrise and sunset table
Sunrise, sunset, and daylight on the 15th of each month (Eastern Time (ET))
Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight
January8:03 AM5:39 PM9h 36m
February7:39 AM6:13 PM10h 34m
March8:00 AM7:42 PM11h 42m
April7:12 AM8:12 PM13h 00m
May6:35 AM8:40 PM14h 05m
June6:22 AM9:02 PM14h 40m
July6:35 AM8:60 PM14h 25m
August7:01 AM8:31 PM13h 30m
September7:29 AM7:43 PM12h 14m
October7:58 AM6:56 PM10h 58m
November7:31 AM5:23 PM9h 52m
December7:57 AM5:18 PM9h 20m

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