Frost dates for Omaha, Nebraska
In a typical year, Omaha’s last spring frost lands around Apr 18 and the first fall frost around Oct 21, a growing season of about 186 days. These are odds drawn from 30-year NOAA climate normals, not a promise. USDA zone 6a.
| Odds | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|
| 10 percent | Apr 5 | Oct 6 |
| 50 percent | Apr 18 | Oct 21 |
| 90 percent | Apr 30 | Nov 1 |
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 Omaha 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 Omaha
- 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 Omaha’s normals for today.
Nearby cities
- Bellevue, NE (around Apr 17 to Oct 19)
- Lincoln, NE (around Apr 24 to Oct 13)
- Sioux City, IA (around Apr 29 to Oct 7)
- Des Moines, IA (around Apr 23 to Oct 15)
- Grand Island, NE (around Apr 23 to Oct 15)
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