Frost dates across Kansas
Typical last spring frost, first fall frost, and USDA zone for 12 Kansas cities, from 30-year NOAA climate normals. Every date is a 50 percent odds line, not a promise. Pick a city for the full frost window and what is plantable there now.
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| City | Last spring frost | First fall frost | Season length | Zone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wichita | Apr 11 | Oct 29 | about 201 days | 7a |
| Overland Park | Apr 10 | Oct 29 | about 202 days | 6b |
| Kansas City | Apr 4 | Nov 2 | about 212 days | 6b |
| Olathe | Apr 10 | Oct 29 | about 202 days | 6b |
| Topeka | Apr 16 | Oct 22 | about 189 days | 6b |
| Manhattan | Apr 22 | Oct 20 | about 181 days | 6b |
| Salina | Apr 18 | Oct 23 | about 188 days | 6b |
| Garden City | Apr 28 | Oct 17 | about 172 days | 6b |
| Emporia | Apr 15 | Oct 23 | about 191 days | 6b |
| Hays | Apr 25 | Oct 15 | about 173 days | 6b |
| Pittsburg | Apr 7 | Oct 30 | about 206 days | 7a |
| Liberal | Apr 20 | Oct 24 | about 187 days | 6b |
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