Mortons Gap, KY frost dates
Last spring frostApr 2median date
First fall frostNov 1median date
Growing season213 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone7aZone 7a
How Mortons Gap compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Mortons Gap falls between March 17 and April 18, a 32-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 19 and November 16.
- The median last frost is 14 days earlier than the Kentucky median of Apr 16.
- Its 213-day growing season is longer than 94% of the 785 Kentucky places with a regular frost season (state median 192 days).
- The last frost is 14 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 80 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Owensboro, KY, 63 km away, the last frost here is the same as there and the growing season is the same length.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | March 17 |
| 50% (median) | April 2 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | April 18 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 19 |
| 50% (median) | November 1 |
| 90% (late) | November 16 |
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 Mortons Gap, KY
Mortons Gap, KY frost dates — last frost Apr 2, first frost Nov 1, zone 7a. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Jan 8 to Jan 22Transplant outside: Mar 5 to Mar 19
Start indoors: Jan 22 to Feb 5Transplant outside: Apr 16 to Apr 30
Start indoors: Jan 22 to Feb 5Transplant outside: Apr 16 to Apr 30
Start indoors: Feb 5 to Feb 19Transplant outside: Apr 9 to Apr 23
Start indoors: Feb 5 to Feb 19Transplant outside: Mar 12 to Mar 26Sow outdoors: Mar 5 to Apr 9Plant for fall: Sep 6 to Oct 4
Start indoors: Feb 5 to Feb 19Transplant outside: Mar 5 to Mar 19Sow outdoors: Mar 5 to Mar 19Plant for fall: Aug 23 to Sep 13
Start indoors: Feb 5 to Feb 19Transplant outside: Mar 19 to Apr 2Plant for fall: Jul 26 to Aug 16
Start indoors: Feb 5 to Feb 19Transplant outside: Mar 12 to Mar 26Plant for fall: Jul 26 to Aug 16
Start indoors: Feb 5 to Feb 19Transplant outside: Mar 19 to Apr 2Plant for fall: Jul 26 to Aug 16
Start indoors: Feb 19 to Mar 5Transplant outside: Apr 23 to May 7Sow outdoors: Apr 23 to May 7
Start indoors: Feb 19 to Mar 5Transplant outside: Apr 9 to Apr 23
Sow outdoors: Feb 19 to Mar 12Plant for fall: Aug 9 to Aug 30
Sow outdoors: Feb 19 to Mar 12Plant for fall: Sep 6 to Sep 27
Sow outdoors: Feb 26 to Apr 9Plant for fall: Sep 20 to Oct 11
Start indoors: Mar 5 to Mar 12Transplant outside: Apr 16 to Apr 23Sow outdoors: Apr 9 to Apr 23Plant for fall: Aug 16 to Aug 30
Start indoors: Mar 5 to Mar 12Sow outdoors: Apr 9 to Apr 23Plant for fall: Aug 23 to Sep 6
Start indoors: Mar 5 to Mar 12Sow outdoors: Apr 9 to Apr 23
Start indoors: Mar 5 to Mar 12Transplant outside: Apr 16 to Apr 30
Sow outdoors: Mar 12 to Apr 9Plant for fall: Aug 9 to Aug 23
Sow outdoors: Mar 12 to Apr 9Plant for fall: Aug 23 to Sep 6
Sow outdoors: Mar 12 to Apr 2
Sow outdoors: Mar 19 to Apr 16Plant for fall: Aug 23 to Sep 6
Sow outdoors: Mar 19 to Apr 9Plant for fall: Sep 6 to Sep 27
Sow outdoors: Apr 9 to Apr 30Plant for fall: Aug 16 to Aug 30
Sow outdoors: Apr 9 to Apr 23
Transplant outside: Apr 16 to May 7
Plant for fall: Oct 18 to Nov 22
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Mortons Gap, KY
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Jan 8 – Jan 22 | Mar 5 – Mar 19 | — | — |
| Peppers | Jan 22 – Feb 5 | Apr 16 – Apr 30 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Jan 22 – Feb 5 | Apr 16 – Apr 30 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Feb 5 – Feb 19 | Apr 9 – Apr 23 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Feb 5 – Feb 19 | Mar 12 – Mar 26 | Mar 5 – Apr 9 | Sep 6 – Oct 4 |
| Kale | Feb 5 – Feb 19 | Mar 5 – Mar 19 | Mar 5 – Mar 19 | Aug 23 – Sep 13 |
| Broccoli | Feb 5 – Feb 19 | Mar 19 – Apr 2 | — | Jul 26 – Aug 16 |
| Cabbage | Feb 5 – Feb 19 | Mar 12 – Mar 26 | — | Jul 26 – Aug 16 |
| Cauliflower | Feb 5 – Feb 19 | Mar 19 – Apr 2 | — | Jul 26 – Aug 16 |
| Okra | Feb 19 – Mar 5 | Apr 23 – May 7 | Apr 23 – May 7 | — |
| Basil | Feb 19 – Mar 5 | Apr 9 – Apr 23 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Feb 19 – Mar 12 | Aug 9 – Aug 30 |
| Spinach | — | — | Feb 19 – Mar 12 | Sep 6 – Sep 27 |
| Radishes | — | — | Feb 26 – Apr 9 | Sep 20 – Oct 11 |
| Cucumbers | Mar 5 – Mar 12 | Apr 16 – Apr 23 | Apr 9 – Apr 23 | Aug 16 – Aug 30 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Mar 5 – Mar 12 | — | Apr 9 – Apr 23 | Aug 23 – Sep 6 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Mar 5 – Mar 12 | — | Apr 9 – Apr 23 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Mar 5 – Mar 12 | Apr 16 – Apr 30 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Mar 12 – Apr 9 | Aug 9 – Aug 23 |
| Beets | — | — | Mar 12 – Apr 9 | Aug 23 – Sep 6 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Mar 12 – Apr 2 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Mar 19 – Apr 16 | Aug 23 – Sep 6 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Mar 19 – Apr 9 | Sep 6 – Sep 27 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Apr 9 – Apr 30 | Aug 16 – Aug 30 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Apr 9 – Apr 23 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Apr 16 – May 7 | — | — |
| 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 Madisonville, KY weather station, 12 km away (elevation 427 ft (130 m)).
Frost dates near Mortons Gap
- Earlington Apr 2 · Nov 1
- Nortonville Apr 2 · Nov 1
- Madisonville Apr 2 · Nov 1
- White Plains Apr 2 · Nov 1
- Saint Charles Apr 2 · Nov 1
- Graham Apr 2 · Nov 1
- Manitou Apr 2 · Nov 1
- Dawson Springs Apr 11 · Oct 24
- Hanson Apr 2 · Nov 1
- Bremen Apr 2 · Nov 1
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Mortons Gap, KY?
The median last spring frost in Mortons Gap, KY is April 2. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after April 18, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Mortons Gap, KY?
The median first fall frost is November 1, with about a 10% chance of frost before October 19.
How long is the growing season in Mortons Gap, KY?
About 213 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Mortons Gap, KY?
Mortons Gap, KY is in USDA hardiness zone 7a.