Beaver Dam, KY frost dates
Last spring frostApr 10median date
First fall frostOct 22median date
Growing season195 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone7aZone 7a
How Beaver Dam compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Beaver Dam falls between March 26 and April 29, a 34-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 8 and November 3.
- The median last frost is 6 days earlier than the Kentucky median of Apr 16.
- Its 195-day growing season is longer than 57% of the 785 Kentucky places with a regular frost season (state median 192 days).
- The last frost is 6 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 92 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Owensboro, KY, 46 km away, the last frost here is 8 days later than there and the growing season is 18 days shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | March 26 |
| 50% (median) | April 10 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | April 29 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 8 |
| 50% (median) | October 22 |
| 90% (late) | November 3 |
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 Beaver Dam, KY
Beaver Dam, KY frost dates — last frost Apr 10, first frost Oct 22, zone 7a. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Jan 16 to Jan 30Transplant outside: Mar 13 to Mar 27
Start indoors: Jan 30 to Feb 13Transplant outside: Apr 24 to May 8
Start indoors: Jan 30 to Feb 13Transplant outside: Apr 24 to May 8
Start indoors: Feb 13 to Feb 27Transplant outside: Apr 17 to May 1
Start indoors: Feb 13 to Feb 27Transplant outside: Mar 20 to Apr 3Sow outdoors: Mar 13 to Apr 17Plant for fall: Aug 27 to Sep 24
Start indoors: Feb 13 to Feb 27Transplant outside: Mar 13 to Mar 27Sow outdoors: Mar 13 to Mar 27Plant for fall: Aug 13 to Sep 3
Start indoors: Feb 13 to Feb 27Transplant outside: Mar 27 to Apr 10Plant for fall: Jul 16 to Aug 6
Start indoors: Feb 13 to Feb 27Transplant outside: Mar 20 to Apr 3Plant for fall: Jul 16 to Aug 6
Start indoors: Feb 13 to Feb 27Transplant outside: Mar 27 to Apr 10Plant for fall: Jul 16 to Aug 6
Start indoors: Feb 27 to Mar 13Transplant outside: May 1 to May 15Sow outdoors: May 1 to May 15
Start indoors: Feb 27 to Mar 13Transplant outside: Apr 17 to May 1
Sow outdoors: Feb 27 to Mar 20Plant for fall: Jul 30 to Aug 20
Sow outdoors: Feb 27 to Mar 20Plant for fall: Aug 27 to Sep 17
Sow outdoors: Mar 6 to Apr 17Plant for fall: Sep 10 to Oct 1
Start indoors: Mar 13 to Mar 20Transplant outside: Apr 24 to May 1Sow outdoors: Apr 17 to May 1Plant for fall: Aug 6 to Aug 20
Start indoors: Mar 13 to Mar 20Sow outdoors: Apr 17 to May 1Plant for fall: Aug 13 to Aug 27
Start indoors: Mar 13 to Mar 20Sow outdoors: Apr 17 to May 1
Start indoors: Mar 13 to Mar 20Transplant outside: Apr 24 to May 8
Sow outdoors: Mar 20 to Apr 17Plant for fall: Jul 30 to Aug 13
Sow outdoors: Mar 20 to Apr 17Plant for fall: Aug 13 to Aug 27
Sow outdoors: Mar 20 to Apr 10
Sow outdoors: Mar 27 to Apr 24Plant for fall: Aug 13 to Aug 27
Sow outdoors: Mar 27 to Apr 17Plant for fall: Aug 27 to Sep 17
Sow outdoors: Apr 17 to May 8Plant for fall: Aug 6 to Aug 20
Sow outdoors: Apr 17 to May 1
Transplant outside: Apr 24 to May 15
Plant for fall: Oct 8 to Nov 12
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Beaver Dam, KY
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Jan 16 – Jan 30 | Mar 13 – Mar 27 | — | — |
| Peppers | Jan 30 – Feb 13 | Apr 24 – May 8 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Jan 30 – Feb 13 | Apr 24 – May 8 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Feb 13 – Feb 27 | Apr 17 – May 1 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Feb 13 – Feb 27 | Mar 20 – Apr 3 | Mar 13 – Apr 17 | Aug 27 – Sep 24 |
| Kale | Feb 13 – Feb 27 | Mar 13 – Mar 27 | Mar 13 – Mar 27 | Aug 13 – Sep 3 |
| Broccoli | Feb 13 – Feb 27 | Mar 27 – Apr 10 | — | Jul 16 – Aug 6 |
| Cabbage | Feb 13 – Feb 27 | Mar 20 – Apr 3 | — | Jul 16 – Aug 6 |
| Cauliflower | Feb 13 – Feb 27 | Mar 27 – Apr 10 | — | Jul 16 – Aug 6 |
| Okra | Feb 27 – Mar 13 | May 1 – May 15 | May 1 – May 15 | — |
| Basil | Feb 27 – Mar 13 | Apr 17 – May 1 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Feb 27 – Mar 20 | Jul 30 – Aug 20 |
| Spinach | — | — | Feb 27 – Mar 20 | Aug 27 – Sep 17 |
| Radishes | — | — | Mar 6 – Apr 17 | Sep 10 – Oct 1 |
| Cucumbers | Mar 13 – Mar 20 | Apr 24 – May 1 | Apr 17 – May 1 | Aug 6 – Aug 20 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Mar 13 – Mar 20 | — | Apr 17 – May 1 | Aug 13 – Aug 27 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Mar 13 – Mar 20 | — | Apr 17 – May 1 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Mar 13 – Mar 20 | Apr 24 – May 8 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Mar 20 – Apr 17 | Jul 30 – Aug 13 |
| Beets | — | — | Mar 20 – Apr 17 | Aug 13 – Aug 27 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Mar 20 – Apr 10 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Mar 27 – Apr 24 | Aug 13 – Aug 27 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Mar 27 – Apr 17 | Aug 27 – Sep 17 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Apr 17 – May 8 | Aug 6 – Aug 20 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Apr 17 – May 1 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Apr 24 – May 15 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Oct 8 – Nov 12 |
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 Beaver Dam, KY weather station, 8 km away (elevation 400 ft (122 m)).
Frost dates near Beaver Dam
- Mc Henry Apr 10 · Oct 22
- Cromwell Apr 10 · Oct 22
- Hartford Apr 10 · Oct 22
- Centertown Apr 10 · Oct 22
- Rockport Apr 10 · Oct 22
- Rosine Apr 10 · Oct 22
- Horse Branch Apr 10 · Oct 22
- Dundee Apr 10 · Oct 22
- Rochester Apr 15 · Oct 20
- Aberdeen Apr 15 · Oct 20
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Beaver Dam, KY?
The median last spring frost in Beaver Dam, KY is April 10. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after April 29, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Beaver Dam, KY?
The median first fall frost is October 22, with about a 10% chance of frost before October 8.
How long is the growing season in Beaver Dam, KY?
About 195 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Beaver Dam, KY?
Beaver Dam, KY is in USDA hardiness zone 7a.