Frost dates for Topeka, Kansas
In a typical year, Topeka’s last spring frost lands around Apr 16 and the first fall frost around Oct 22, a growing season of about 189 days. These are odds drawn from 30-year NOAA climate normals, not a promise. USDA zone 6b.
| Odds | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|
| 10 percent | Apr 1 | Oct 6 |
| 50 percent | Apr 16 | Oct 22 |
| 90 percent | Apr 27 | Nov 4 |
A 10 percent year is an early year, a 90 percent year a late one. Frost-sensitive planting usually waits for the 90 percent side of the last-frost band.
Soil in Topeka is typically around 77°F at 4 inches this time of year, estimated from the last two weeks of normal air temperatures.
Plantable now in Topeka
- Radish (Cherry Belle)
- Lettuce (Buttercrunch)
- Mustard greens (Red Giant)
- Arugula (Astro)
- Tatsoi (Tatsoi)
- Spinach (Space)
- Dill (Bouquet)
- Cilantro (Santo)
Timing comes from the same temperature engine the app uses, run against Topeka’s normals for today.
Nearby cities
- Olathe, KS (around Apr 10 to Oct 29)
- Overland Park, KS (around Apr 10 to Oct 29)
- Kansas City, KS (around Apr 4 to Nov 2)
- Kansas City, MO (around Apr 4 to Nov 2)
- Independence, MO (around Apr 10 to Oct 27)
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