Last spring frost
Apr 24
Frost Dates for Delia, KS
First fall frost
Oct 14
Growing season
172 days
Hardiness zone
6b
In an average year around Delia, KS, the last spring frost (32°F) is about Apr 24 and the first fall frost is about Oct 14, giving roughly a 172-day growing season. To be safe most years, wait until Apr 10 before setting out tender plants.
Last spring frost
Dates the last frost of spring typically ends. Plant tender crops after the risk has passed for your comfort level.
| Frost intensity | Early (10%) | Average (50%) | Late (90%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (36°F) | May 17 | May 3 | Apr 20 |
| Freeze (32°F) | May 7 | Apr 24 | Apr 10 |
| Hard (28°F) | Apr 28 | Apr 13 | Mar 31 |
| Severe (24°F) | Apr 19 | Apr 3 | Mar 18 |
Show full probability table (all thresholds & percentiles)
| °F | 10% | 20% | 30% | 40% | 50% | 60% | 70% | 80% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | May 17 | May 11 | May 8 | May 5 | May 3 | May 1 | Apr 29 | Apr 25 | Apr 20 |
| 32°F | May 7 | May 3 | Apr 30 | Apr 27 | Apr 24 | Apr 21 | Apr 18 | Apr 15 | Apr 10 |
| 28°F | Apr 28 | Apr 23 | Apr 20 | Apr 16 | Apr 13 | Apr 10 | Apr 6 | Apr 3 | Mar 31 |
| 24°F | Apr 19 | Apr 13 | Apr 9 | Apr 6 | Apr 3 | Apr 1 | Mar 29 | Mar 25 | Mar 18 |
| 20°F | Apr 9 | Apr 4 | Apr 1 | Mar 29 | Mar 26 | Mar 22 | Mar 17 | Mar 13 | Mar 6 |
| 16°F | Apr 1 | Mar 27 | Mar 21 | Mar 17 | Mar 14 | Mar 10 | Mar 6 | Mar 2 | Feb 26 |
First fall frost
Dates the first frost of fall typically arrives. Count back by a crop's days-to-maturity to know your planting cutoff.
| Frost intensity | Early (10%) | Average (50%) | Late (90%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (36°F) | Sep 20 | Oct 4 | Oct 17 |
| Freeze (32°F) | Sep 29 | Oct 14 | Oct 26 |
| Hard (28°F) | Oct 10 | Oct 24 | Nov 5 |
| Severe (24°F) | Oct 19 | Nov 1 | Nov 15 |
Show full probability table (all thresholds & percentiles)
| °F | 10% | 20% | 30% | 40% | 50% | 60% | 70% | 80% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | Sep 20 | Sep 26 | Sep 29 | Oct 1 | Oct 4 | Oct 7 | Oct 10 | Oct 13 | Oct 17 |
| 32°F | Sep 29 | Oct 5 | Oct 8 | Oct 11 | Oct 14 | Oct 16 | Oct 19 | Oct 22 | Oct 26 |
| 28°F | Oct 10 | Oct 15 | Oct 19 | Oct 21 | Oct 24 | Oct 26 | Oct 29 | Nov 1 | Nov 5 |
| 24°F | Oct 19 | Oct 24 | Oct 27 | Oct 31 | Nov 1 | Nov 4 | Nov 6 | Nov 10 | Nov 15 |
| 20°F | Oct 25 | Nov 1 | Nov 4 | Nov 6 | Nov 10 | Nov 13 | Nov 17 | Nov 22 | Nov 28 |
| 16°F | Nov 3 | Nov 8 | Nov 14 | Nov 18 | Nov 22 | Nov 25 | Nov 29 | Dec 2 | Dec 8 |
Growing season is measured at 32°F with about 50% probability. Hardiness zone from the 2023 USDA map; frost normals from NOAA 1991-2020.
Where this data comes from
@endif These dates are computed from the nearest official weather station with long-term records: Holton, Ks, about 15.6 miles away@if(!empty($station['elevation_ft'])), at 1,050 ft elevation. The further the station and the greater the elevation difference from your yard, the more your local frost timing can vary.
How we calculate these dates
Frost and freeze dates come from the NOAA 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's 30-year averages for each weather station. A date shown at the 50% level is the median: in half of years the frost falls on or before it. The 10% and 90% columns show the early and late ends of the range, so you can plant on the odds you're comfortable with. These are long-term averages, not a forecast for this year - always check your local outlook before planting.
Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, 1991–2020 Climate Normals (public domain). Harman is not affiliated with or endorsed by NOAA.
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Delia, KS?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) around Delia, KS is about Apr 24. In cooler years it can run later, so for a safer bet many gardeners wait until Apr 10.
When is the first frost in the fall?
The first fall frost around Delia, KS typically arrives about Oct 14. Count back by a crop's days to maturity to find the latest date you can plant it.
When can I plant tomatoes and other tender crops?
Tender crops like tomatoes, peppers and basil are damaged by frost, so wait until the last spring frost has passed - around Apr 24 on average, or Apr 10 to be safe most years.
How long is the growing season here?
The frost-free growing season (between the last spring and first fall 32°F frost) is about 172 days in a typical year.
Are these dates a forecast for this year?
No. They are 30-year averages from the NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals, not a prediction for the current year. Use them for planning and always check your local weather forecast before planting or protecting crops.
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Data source: NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals · Page updated Aug 4, 2026