Frost dates for Lincoln, Nebraska
In a typical year, Lincoln’s last spring frost lands around Apr 24 and the first fall frost around Oct 13, a growing season of about 172 days. These are odds drawn from 30-year NOAA climate normals, not a promise. USDA zone 5b.
| Odds | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|
| 10 percent | Apr 10 | Sep 29 |
| 50 percent | Apr 24 | Oct 13 |
| 90 percent | May 7 | Oct 24 |
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 Lincoln is typically around 76°F at 4 inches this time of year, estimated from the last two weeks of normal air temperatures.
Plantable now in Lincoln
- Chinese cabbage (Bilko)
- Radish (Cherry Belle)
- Lettuce (Buttercrunch)
- Mustard greens (Red Giant)
- Arugula (Astro)
- Tatsoi (Tatsoi)
- Dill (Bouquet)
- Cilantro (Santo)
Timing comes from the same temperature engine the app uses, run against Lincoln’s normals for today.
Nearby cities
- Bellevue, NE (around Apr 17 to Oct 19)
- Omaha, NE (around Apr 18 to Oct 21)
- Grand Island, NE (around Apr 23 to Oct 15)
- Sioux City, IA (around Apr 29 to Oct 7)
- Topeka, KS (around Apr 16 to Oct 22)
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