Bays, KY frost dates
Last spring frostApr 6median date
First fall frostNov 1median date
Growing season209 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone7aZone 7a
How Bays compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Bays falls between March 21 and April 25, a 35-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 18 and November 17.
- The median last frost is 10 days earlier than the Kentucky median of Apr 16.
- Its 209-day growing season is longer than 86% of the 785 Kentucky places with a regular frost season (state median 192 days).
- The last frost is 10 days earlier than the zone 7a median of Apr 16. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 7a chart.
- The weather station records an average of 78 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Lexington, KY, 117 km away, the last frost here is 7 days earlier than there and the growing season is 11 days longer.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | March 21 |
| 50% (median) | April 6 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | April 25 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 18 |
| 50% (median) | November 1 |
| 90% (late) | November 17 |
Frost here means 32°F (0°C). A median date means half of years have their last frost earlier and half later.
Planting calendar for Bays, KY
Bays, KY frost dates — last frost Apr 6, first frost Nov 1, zone 7a. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Jan 12 to Jan 26Transplant outside: Mar 9 to Mar 23
Start indoors: Jan 26 to Feb 9Transplant outside: Apr 20 to May 4
Start indoors: Jan 26 to Feb 9Transplant outside: Apr 20 to May 4
Start indoors: Feb 9 to Feb 23Transplant outside: Apr 13 to Apr 27
Start indoors: Feb 9 to Feb 23Transplant outside: Mar 16 to Mar 30Sow outdoors: Mar 9 to Apr 13Plant for fall: Sep 6 to Oct 4
Start indoors: Feb 9 to Feb 23Transplant outside: Mar 9 to Mar 23Sow outdoors: Mar 9 to Mar 23Plant for fall: Aug 23 to Sep 13
Start indoors: Feb 9 to Feb 23Transplant outside: Mar 23 to Apr 6Plant for fall: Jul 26 to Aug 16
Start indoors: Feb 9 to Feb 23Transplant outside: Mar 16 to Mar 30Plant for fall: Jul 26 to Aug 16
Start indoors: Feb 9 to Feb 23Transplant outside: Mar 23 to Apr 6Plant for fall: Jul 26 to Aug 16
Start indoors: Feb 23 to Mar 9Transplant outside: Apr 27 to May 11Sow outdoors: Apr 27 to May 11
Start indoors: Feb 23 to Mar 9Transplant outside: Apr 13 to Apr 27
Sow outdoors: Feb 23 to Mar 16Plant for fall: Aug 9 to Aug 30
Sow outdoors: Feb 23 to Mar 16Plant for fall: Sep 6 to Sep 27
Sow outdoors: Mar 2 to Apr 13Plant for fall: Sep 20 to Oct 11
Start indoors: Mar 9 to Mar 16Transplant outside: Apr 20 to Apr 27Sow outdoors: Apr 13 to Apr 27Plant for fall: Aug 16 to Aug 30
Start indoors: Mar 9 to Mar 16Sow outdoors: Apr 13 to Apr 27Plant for fall: Aug 23 to Sep 6
Start indoors: Mar 9 to Mar 16Sow outdoors: Apr 13 to Apr 27
Start indoors: Mar 9 to Mar 16Transplant outside: Apr 20 to May 4
Sow outdoors: Mar 16 to Apr 13Plant for fall: Aug 9 to Aug 23
Sow outdoors: Mar 16 to Apr 13Plant for fall: Aug 23 to Sep 6
Sow outdoors: Mar 16 to Apr 6
Sow outdoors: Mar 23 to Apr 20Plant for fall: Aug 23 to Sep 6
Sow outdoors: Mar 23 to Apr 13Plant for fall: Sep 6 to Sep 27
Sow outdoors: Apr 13 to May 4Plant for fall: Aug 16 to Aug 30
Sow outdoors: Apr 13 to Apr 27
Transplant outside: Apr 20 to May 11
Plant for fall: Oct 18 to Nov 22
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Bays, KY
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Jan 12 – Jan 26 | Mar 9 – Mar 23 | — | — |
| Peppers | Jan 26 – Feb 9 | Apr 20 – May 4 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Jan 26 – Feb 9 | Apr 20 – May 4 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Feb 9 – Feb 23 | Apr 13 – Apr 27 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Feb 9 – Feb 23 | Mar 16 – Mar 30 | Mar 9 – Apr 13 | Sep 6 – Oct 4 |
| Kale | Feb 9 – Feb 23 | Mar 9 – Mar 23 | Mar 9 – Mar 23 | Aug 23 – Sep 13 |
| Broccoli | Feb 9 – Feb 23 | Mar 23 – Apr 6 | — | Jul 26 – Aug 16 |
| Cabbage | Feb 9 – Feb 23 | Mar 16 – Mar 30 | — | Jul 26 – Aug 16 |
| Cauliflower | Feb 9 – Feb 23 | Mar 23 – Apr 6 | — | Jul 26 – Aug 16 |
| Okra | Feb 23 – Mar 9 | Apr 27 – May 11 | Apr 27 – May 11 | — |
| Basil | Feb 23 – Mar 9 | Apr 13 – Apr 27 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Feb 23 – Mar 16 | Aug 9 – Aug 30 |
| Spinach | — | — | Feb 23 – Mar 16 | Sep 6 – Sep 27 |
| Radishes | — | — | Mar 2 – Apr 13 | Sep 20 – Oct 11 |
| Cucumbers | Mar 9 – Mar 16 | Apr 20 – Apr 27 | Apr 13 – Apr 27 | Aug 16 – Aug 30 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Mar 9 – Mar 16 | — | Apr 13 – Apr 27 | Aug 23 – Sep 6 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Mar 9 – Mar 16 | — | Apr 13 – Apr 27 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Mar 9 – Mar 16 | Apr 20 – May 4 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Mar 16 – Apr 13 | Aug 9 – Aug 23 |
| Beets | — | — | Mar 16 – Apr 13 | Aug 23 – Sep 6 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Mar 16 – Apr 6 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Mar 23 – Apr 20 | Aug 23 – Sep 6 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Mar 23 – Apr 13 | Sep 6 – Sep 27 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Apr 13 – May 4 | Aug 16 – Aug 30 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Apr 13 – Apr 27 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Apr 20 – May 11 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Oct 18 – Nov 22 |
Dates come from the median frost dates and common extension-service timing. Adjust for your soil temperature, microclimate and the varieties you grow.
About these dates
Based on 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals for the Jackson, KY weather station, 8 km away (elevation 1,365 ft (416 m)).
Frost dates near Bays
- Rousseau Apr 6 · Nov 1
- Vancleve Apr 6 · Nov 1
- Cannel City Apr 29 · Oct 16
- Jackson Apr 19 · Oct 24
- Royalton Apr 25 · Oct 21
- Salyersville Apr 25 · Oct 21
- Mize Apr 29 · Oct 16
- Clayhole Apr 19 · Oct 24
- Lost Creek Apr 19 · Oct 24
- Hazel Green Apr 29 · Oct 16
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Bays, KY?
The median last spring frost in Bays, KY is April 6. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after April 25, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Bays, KY?
The median first fall frost is November 1, with about a 10% chance of frost before October 18.
How long is the growing season in Bays, KY?
About 209 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Bays, KY?
Bays, KY is in USDA hardiness zone 7a.