Clifty, KY frost dates
Last spring frostApr 3median date
First fall frostOct 29median date
Growing season209 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone7aZone 7a
How Clifty compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Clifty falls between March 18 and April 21, a 34-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 17 and November 11.
- The median last frost is 13 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 13 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 87 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Clarksville, TN, 56 km away, the last frost here is the same as there and the growing season is 3 days shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | March 18 |
| 50% (median) | April 3 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | April 21 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 17 |
| 50% (median) | October 29 |
| 90% (late) | November 11 |
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 Clifty, KY
Clifty, KY frost dates — last frost Apr 3, first frost Oct 29, zone 7a. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Jan 9 to Jan 23Transplant outside: Mar 6 to Mar 20
Start indoors: Jan 23 to Feb 6Transplant outside: Apr 17 to May 1
Start indoors: Jan 23 to Feb 6Transplant outside: Apr 17 to May 1
Start indoors: Feb 6 to Feb 20Transplant outside: Apr 10 to Apr 24
Start indoors: Feb 6 to Feb 20Transplant outside: Mar 13 to Mar 27Sow outdoors: Mar 6 to Apr 10Plant for fall: Sep 3 to Oct 1
Start indoors: Feb 6 to Feb 20Transplant outside: Mar 6 to Mar 20Sow outdoors: Mar 6 to Mar 20Plant for fall: Aug 20 to Sep 10
Start indoors: Feb 6 to Feb 20Transplant outside: Mar 20 to Apr 3Plant for fall: Jul 23 to Aug 13
Start indoors: Feb 6 to Feb 20Transplant outside: Mar 13 to Mar 27Plant for fall: Jul 23 to Aug 13
Start indoors: Feb 6 to Feb 20Transplant outside: Mar 20 to Apr 3Plant for fall: Jul 23 to Aug 13
Start indoors: Feb 20 to Mar 6Transplant outside: Apr 24 to May 8Sow outdoors: Apr 24 to May 8
Start indoors: Feb 20 to Mar 6Transplant outside: Apr 10 to Apr 24
Sow outdoors: Feb 20 to Mar 13Plant for fall: Aug 6 to Aug 27
Sow outdoors: Feb 20 to Mar 13Plant for fall: Sep 3 to Sep 24
Sow outdoors: Feb 27 to Apr 10Plant for fall: Sep 17 to Oct 8
Start indoors: Mar 6 to Mar 13Transplant outside: Apr 17 to Apr 24Sow outdoors: Apr 10 to Apr 24Plant for fall: Aug 13 to Aug 27
Start indoors: Mar 6 to Mar 13Sow outdoors: Apr 10 to Apr 24Plant for fall: Aug 20 to Sep 3
Start indoors: Mar 6 to Mar 13Sow outdoors: Apr 10 to Apr 24
Start indoors: Mar 6 to Mar 13Transplant outside: Apr 17 to May 1
Sow outdoors: Mar 13 to Apr 10Plant for fall: Aug 6 to Aug 20
Sow outdoors: Mar 13 to Apr 10Plant for fall: Aug 20 to Sep 3
Sow outdoors: Mar 13 to Apr 3
Sow outdoors: Mar 20 to Apr 17Plant for fall: Aug 20 to Sep 3
Sow outdoors: Mar 20 to Apr 10Plant for fall: Sep 3 to Sep 24
Sow outdoors: Apr 10 to May 1Plant for fall: Aug 13 to Aug 27
Sow outdoors: Apr 10 to Apr 24
Transplant outside: Apr 17 to May 8
Plant for fall: Oct 15 to Nov 19
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Clifty, KY
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Jan 9 – Jan 23 | Mar 6 – Mar 20 | — | — |
| Peppers | Jan 23 – Feb 6 | Apr 17 – May 1 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Jan 23 – Feb 6 | Apr 17 – May 1 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Feb 6 – Feb 20 | Apr 10 – Apr 24 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Feb 6 – Feb 20 | Mar 13 – Mar 27 | Mar 6 – Apr 10 | Sep 3 – Oct 1 |
| Kale | Feb 6 – Feb 20 | Mar 6 – Mar 20 | Mar 6 – Mar 20 | Aug 20 – Sep 10 |
| Broccoli | Feb 6 – Feb 20 | Mar 20 – Apr 3 | — | Jul 23 – Aug 13 |
| Cabbage | Feb 6 – Feb 20 | Mar 13 – Mar 27 | — | Jul 23 – Aug 13 |
| Cauliflower | Feb 6 – Feb 20 | Mar 20 – Apr 3 | — | Jul 23 – Aug 13 |
| Okra | Feb 20 – Mar 6 | Apr 24 – May 8 | Apr 24 – May 8 | — |
| Basil | Feb 20 – Mar 6 | Apr 10 – Apr 24 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Feb 20 – Mar 13 | Aug 6 – Aug 27 |
| Spinach | — | — | Feb 20 – Mar 13 | Sep 3 – Sep 24 |
| Radishes | — | — | Feb 27 – Apr 10 | Sep 17 – Oct 8 |
| Cucumbers | Mar 6 – Mar 13 | Apr 17 – Apr 24 | Apr 10 – Apr 24 | Aug 13 – Aug 27 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Mar 6 – Mar 13 | — | Apr 10 – Apr 24 | Aug 20 – Sep 3 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Mar 6 – Mar 13 | — | Apr 10 – Apr 24 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Mar 6 – Mar 13 | Apr 17 – May 1 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Mar 13 – Apr 10 | Aug 6 – Aug 20 |
| Beets | — | — | Mar 13 – Apr 10 | Aug 20 – Sep 3 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Mar 13 – Apr 3 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Mar 20 – Apr 17 | Aug 20 – Sep 3 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Mar 20 – Apr 10 | Sep 3 – Sep 24 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Apr 10 – May 1 | Aug 13 – Aug 27 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Apr 10 – Apr 24 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Apr 17 – May 8 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Oct 15 – Nov 19 |
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 Elkton, KY weather station, 22 km away (elevation 620 ft (189 m)).
Frost dates near Clifty
- Sharon Grove Apr 3 · Oct 29
- Elkton Apr 3 · Oct 29
- Lewisburg Apr 9 · Oct 28
- Dunmor Apr 15 · Oct 20
- Beech Creek Apr 15 · Oct 20
- Beechmont Apr 15 · Oct 20
- Belton Apr 15 · Oct 20
- Fairview Apr 3 · Oct 29
- Greenville Apr 15 · Oct 20
- Drakesboro Apr 15 · Oct 20
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Clifty, KY?
The median last spring frost in Clifty, KY is April 3. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after April 21, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Clifty, KY?
The median first fall frost is October 29, with about a 10% chance of frost before October 17.
How long is the growing season in Clifty, KY?
About 209 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Clifty, KY?
Clifty, KY is in USDA hardiness zone 7a.