Nancy, KY frost dates
Last spring frostApr 5median date
First fall frostOct 30median date
Growing season208 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone7aZone 7a
How Nancy compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Nancy falls between March 21 and April 25, a 35-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 17 and November 13.
- The median last frost is 11 days earlier than the Kentucky median of Apr 16.
- Its 208-day growing season is longer than 81% of the 785 Kentucky places with a regular frost season (state median 192 days).
- The last frost is 11 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 94 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Lexington, KY, 109 km away, the last frost here is 8 days earlier than there and the growing season is 10 days longer.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | March 21 |
| 50% (median) | April 5 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | April 25 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 17 |
| 50% (median) | October 30 |
| 90% (late) | November 13 |
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 Nancy, KY
Nancy, KY frost dates — last frost Apr 5, first frost Oct 30, zone 7a. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Jan 11 to Jan 25Transplant outside: Mar 8 to Mar 22
Start indoors: Jan 25 to Feb 8Transplant outside: Apr 19 to May 3
Start indoors: Jan 25 to Feb 8Transplant outside: Apr 19 to May 3
Start indoors: Feb 8 to Feb 22Transplant outside: Apr 12 to Apr 26
Start indoors: Feb 8 to Feb 22Transplant outside: Mar 15 to Mar 29Sow outdoors: Mar 8 to Apr 12Plant for fall: Sep 4 to Oct 2
Start indoors: Feb 8 to Feb 22Transplant outside: Mar 8 to Mar 22Sow outdoors: Mar 8 to Mar 22Plant for fall: Aug 21 to Sep 11
Start indoors: Feb 8 to Feb 22Transplant outside: Mar 22 to Apr 5Plant for fall: Jul 24 to Aug 14
Start indoors: Feb 8 to Feb 22Transplant outside: Mar 15 to Mar 29Plant for fall: Jul 24 to Aug 14
Start indoors: Feb 8 to Feb 22Transplant outside: Mar 22 to Apr 5Plant for fall: Jul 24 to Aug 14
Start indoors: Feb 22 to Mar 8Transplant outside: Apr 26 to May 10Sow outdoors: Apr 26 to May 10
Start indoors: Feb 22 to Mar 8Transplant outside: Apr 12 to Apr 26
Sow outdoors: Feb 22 to Mar 15Plant for fall: Aug 7 to Aug 28
Sow outdoors: Feb 22 to Mar 15Plant for fall: Sep 4 to Sep 25
Sow outdoors: Mar 1 to Apr 12Plant for fall: Sep 18 to Oct 9
Start indoors: Mar 8 to Mar 15Transplant outside: Apr 19 to Apr 26Sow outdoors: Apr 12 to Apr 26Plant for fall: Aug 14 to Aug 28
Start indoors: Mar 8 to Mar 15Sow outdoors: Apr 12 to Apr 26Plant for fall: Aug 21 to Sep 4
Start indoors: Mar 8 to Mar 15Sow outdoors: Apr 12 to Apr 26
Start indoors: Mar 8 to Mar 15Transplant outside: Apr 19 to May 3
Sow outdoors: Mar 15 to Apr 12Plant for fall: Aug 7 to Aug 21
Sow outdoors: Mar 15 to Apr 12Plant for fall: Aug 21 to Sep 4
Sow outdoors: Mar 15 to Apr 5
Sow outdoors: Mar 22 to Apr 19Plant for fall: Aug 21 to Sep 4
Sow outdoors: Mar 22 to Apr 12Plant for fall: Sep 4 to Sep 25
Sow outdoors: Apr 12 to May 3Plant for fall: Aug 14 to Aug 28
Sow outdoors: Apr 12 to Apr 26
Transplant outside: Apr 19 to May 10
Plant for fall: Oct 16 to Nov 20
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Nancy, KY
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Jan 11 – Jan 25 | Mar 8 – Mar 22 | — | — |
| Peppers | Jan 25 – Feb 8 | Apr 19 – May 3 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Jan 25 – Feb 8 | Apr 19 – May 3 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Feb 8 – Feb 22 | Apr 12 – Apr 26 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Feb 8 – Feb 22 | Mar 15 – Mar 29 | Mar 8 – Apr 12 | Sep 4 – Oct 2 |
| Kale | Feb 8 – Feb 22 | Mar 8 – Mar 22 | Mar 8 – Mar 22 | Aug 21 – Sep 11 |
| Broccoli | Feb 8 – Feb 22 | Mar 22 – Apr 5 | — | Jul 24 – Aug 14 |
| Cabbage | Feb 8 – Feb 22 | Mar 15 – Mar 29 | — | Jul 24 – Aug 14 |
| Cauliflower | Feb 8 – Feb 22 | Mar 22 – Apr 5 | — | Jul 24 – Aug 14 |
| Okra | Feb 22 – Mar 8 | Apr 26 – May 10 | Apr 26 – May 10 | — |
| Basil | Feb 22 – Mar 8 | Apr 12 – Apr 26 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Feb 22 – Mar 15 | Aug 7 – Aug 28 |
| Spinach | — | — | Feb 22 – Mar 15 | Sep 4 – Sep 25 |
| Radishes | — | — | Mar 1 – Apr 12 | Sep 18 – Oct 9 |
| Cucumbers | Mar 8 – Mar 15 | Apr 19 – Apr 26 | Apr 12 – Apr 26 | Aug 14 – Aug 28 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Mar 8 – Mar 15 | — | Apr 12 – Apr 26 | Aug 21 – Sep 4 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Mar 8 – Mar 15 | — | Apr 12 – Apr 26 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Mar 8 – Mar 15 | Apr 19 – May 3 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Mar 15 – Apr 12 | Aug 7 – Aug 21 |
| Beets | — | — | Mar 15 – Apr 12 | Aug 21 – Sep 4 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Mar 15 – Apr 5 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Mar 22 – Apr 19 | Aug 21 – Sep 4 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Mar 22 – Apr 12 | Sep 4 – Sep 25 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Apr 12 – May 3 | Aug 14 – Aug 28 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Apr 12 – Apr 26 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Apr 19 – May 10 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Oct 16 – Nov 20 |
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 Somerset 2 N, KY weather station, 11 km away (elevation 1,020 ft (311 m)).
Frost dates near Nancy
- Ferguson Apr 5 · Oct 30
- West Somerset Apr 5 · Oct 30
- Science Hill Apr 5 · Oct 30
- Bronston Apr 5 · Oct 30
- Somerset Apr 5 · Oct 30
- Tateville Apr 5 · Oct 30
- Windsor Apr 18 · Oct 24
- Bethelridge Apr 5 · Oct 30
- Burnside Apr 5 · Oct 30
- Monticello Apr 18 · Oct 26
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Nancy, KY?
The median last spring frost in Nancy, KY is April 5. 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 Nancy, KY?
The median first fall frost is October 30, with about a 10% chance of frost before October 17.
How long is the growing season in Nancy, KY?
About 208 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Nancy, KY?
Nancy, KY is in USDA hardiness zone 7a.