Frost Dates for Jenkins, KY

Based on data from Clintwood 1w weather station, 8 miles away

Elevation: 1539 ft

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 29
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 May 5
First Fall Frost October 11

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze April 15
First Fall Hard Freeze October 26
37.17°N, -82.63°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

170 Days April 29 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 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

20° 40° 60° 80°
32°
High: 43°F
Avg: 32°F
Low: 22°F
Jan
35°
High: 47°F
Avg: 35°F
Low: 24°F
Feb
43°
High: 56°F
Avg: 43°F
Low: 29°F
Mar
53°
High: 68°F
Avg: 53°F
Low: 38°F
Apr
61°
High: 74°F
Avg: 61°F
Low: 48°F
May
68°
High: 80°F
Avg: 68°F
Low: 56°F
Jun
71°
High: 82°F
Avg: 71°F
Low: 61°F
Jul
70°
High: 81°F
Avg: 70°F
Low: 60°F
Aug
64°
High: 76°F
Avg: 64°F
Low: 53°F
Sep
53°
High: 66°F
Avg: 53°F
Low: 40°F
Oct
43°
High: 55°F
Avg: 43°F
Low: 30°F
Nov
35°
High: 46°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" 2" 4" 6" 6.5"
3.7"
3.72"
Jan
3.5"
3.51"
Feb
4.6"
4.61"
Mar
5.6"
5.62"
Apr
5.6"
5.61"
May
6.0"
5.99"
Jun
6.5"
6.51"
Jul
6.0"
6.04"
Aug
5.5"
5.48"
Sep
4.8"
4.79"
Oct
3.7"
3.67"
Nov
3.9"
3.91"
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec9.5h10.5h11.5h13h14h14.5h14.5h13.5h12h11h10h9.5h
Jan: 7:48 AM – 5:31 PM · 9h 43m
Feb: 7:26 AM – 6:03 PM · 10h 38m
Mar: 7:48 AM – 7:31 PM · 11h 43m
Apr: 7:01 AM – 7:59 PM · 12h 58m
May: 6:26 AM – 8:26 PM · 13h 60m
Jun: 6:14 AM – 8:46 PM · 14h 32m
Jul: 6:26 AM – 8:45 PM · 14h 19m
Aug: 6:51 AM – 8:17 PM · 13h 26m
Sep: 7:18 AM – 7:31 PM · 12h 13m
Oct: 7:45 AM – 6:46 PM · 11h 01m
Nov: 7:16 AM – 5:14 PM · 9h 58m
Dec: 7:42 AM – 5:09 PM · 9h 27m
Daylight Eastern Time (ET) Longest: 14h 33m · Shortest: 9h 27m

Nearby Stations

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