Amelia, NE frost dates
Last spring frostMay 4median date
First fall frostOct 2median date
Growing season151 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone5aZone 5a
How Amelia compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Amelia falls between April 21 and May 19, a 28-day window. The first fall frost falls between September 20 and October 14.
- The median last frost is 5 days later than the Nebraska median of Apr 29.
- Its 151-day growing season is longer than 14% of the 528 Nebraska places with a regular frost season (state median 165 days).
- The last frost is typical for zone 5a, where the median is May 3.
- The weather station records an average of 166 nights a year at or below 32°F.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | April 21 |
| 50% (median) | May 4 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | May 19 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | September 20 |
| 50% (median) | October 2 |
| 90% (late) | October 14 |
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 Amelia, NE
Amelia, NE frost dates — last frost May 4, first frost Oct 2, zone 5a. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Feb 9 to Feb 23Transplant outside: Apr 6 to Apr 20
Start indoors: Feb 23 to Mar 9Transplant outside: May 18 to Jun 1
Start indoors: Feb 23 to Mar 9Transplant outside: May 18 to Jun 1
Start indoors: Mar 9 to Mar 23Transplant outside: May 11 to May 25
Start indoors: Mar 9 to Mar 23Transplant outside: Apr 13 to Apr 27Sow outdoors: Apr 6 to May 11Plant for fall: Aug 7 to Sep 4
Start indoors: Mar 9 to Mar 23Transplant outside: Apr 6 to Apr 20Sow outdoors: Apr 6 to Apr 20Plant for fall: Jul 24 to Aug 14
Start indoors: Mar 9 to Mar 23Transplant outside: Apr 20 to May 4Plant for fall: Jun 26 to Jul 17
Start indoors: Mar 9 to Mar 23Transplant outside: Apr 13 to Apr 27Plant for fall: Jun 26 to Jul 17
Start indoors: Mar 9 to Mar 23Transplant outside: Apr 20 to May 4Plant for fall: Jun 26 to Jul 17
Start indoors: Mar 23 to Apr 6Transplant outside: May 25 to Jun 8Sow outdoors: May 25 to Jun 8
Start indoors: Mar 23 to Apr 6Transplant outside: May 11 to May 25
Sow outdoors: Mar 23 to Apr 13Plant for fall: Jul 10 to Jul 31
Sow outdoors: Mar 23 to Apr 13Plant for fall: Aug 7 to Aug 28
Sow outdoors: Mar 30 to May 11Plant for fall: Aug 21 to Sep 11
Start indoors: Apr 6 to Apr 13Transplant outside: May 18 to May 25Sow outdoors: May 11 to May 25Plant for fall: Jul 17 to Jul 31
Start indoors: Apr 6 to Apr 13Sow outdoors: May 11 to May 25Plant for fall: Jul 24 to Aug 7
Start indoors: Apr 6 to Apr 13Sow outdoors: May 11 to May 25
Start indoors: Apr 6 to Apr 13Transplant outside: May 18 to Jun 1
Sow outdoors: Apr 13 to May 11Plant for fall: Jul 10 to Jul 24
Sow outdoors: Apr 13 to May 11Plant for fall: Jul 24 to Aug 7
Sow outdoors: Apr 13 to May 4
Sow outdoors: Apr 20 to May 18Plant for fall: Jul 24 to Aug 7
Sow outdoors: Apr 20 to May 11Plant for fall: Aug 7 to Aug 28
Sow outdoors: May 11 to Jun 1Plant for fall: Jul 17 to Jul 31
Sow outdoors: May 11 to May 25
Transplant outside: May 18 to Jun 8
Plant for fall: Sep 18 to Oct 23
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Amelia, NE
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Feb 9 – Feb 23 | Apr 6 – Apr 20 | — | — |
| Peppers | Feb 23 – Mar 9 | May 18 – Jun 1 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Feb 23 – Mar 9 | May 18 – Jun 1 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Mar 9 – Mar 23 | May 11 – May 25 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Mar 9 – Mar 23 | Apr 13 – Apr 27 | Apr 6 – May 11 | Aug 7 – Sep 4 |
| Kale | Mar 9 – Mar 23 | Apr 6 – Apr 20 | Apr 6 – Apr 20 | Jul 24 – Aug 14 |
| Broccoli | Mar 9 – Mar 23 | Apr 20 – May 4 | — | Jun 26 – Jul 17 |
| Cabbage | Mar 9 – Mar 23 | Apr 13 – Apr 27 | — | Jun 26 – Jul 17 |
| Cauliflower | Mar 9 – Mar 23 | Apr 20 – May 4 | — | Jun 26 – Jul 17 |
| Okra | Mar 23 – Apr 6 | May 25 – Jun 8 | May 25 – Jun 8 | — |
| Basil | Mar 23 – Apr 6 | May 11 – May 25 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Mar 23 – Apr 13 | Jul 10 – Jul 31 |
| Spinach | — | — | Mar 23 – Apr 13 | Aug 7 – Aug 28 |
| Radishes | — | — | Mar 30 – May 11 | Aug 21 – Sep 11 |
| Cucumbers | Apr 6 – Apr 13 | May 18 – May 25 | May 11 – May 25 | Jul 17 – Jul 31 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Apr 6 – Apr 13 | — | May 11 – May 25 | Jul 24 – Aug 7 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Apr 6 – Apr 13 | — | May 11 – May 25 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Apr 6 – Apr 13 | May 18 – Jun 1 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Apr 13 – May 11 | Jul 10 – Jul 24 |
| Beets | — | — | Apr 13 – May 11 | Jul 24 – Aug 7 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Apr 13 – May 4 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Apr 20 – May 18 | Jul 24 – Aug 7 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Apr 20 – May 11 | Aug 7 – Aug 28 |
| Green Beans | — | — | May 11 – Jun 1 | Jul 17 – Jul 31 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | May 11 – May 25 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | May 18 – Jun 8 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Sep 18 – Oct 23 |
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 Swan Lake, NE weather station, 7 km away (elevation 2,329 ft (710 m)).
Frost dates near Amelia
- Chambers May 1 · Oct 7
- Emmet May 3 · Oct 5
- Atkinson May 4 · Oct 4
- Burwell May 4 · Oct 5
- Inman May 3 · Oct 5
- Stuart May 4 · Oct 4
- Oneill May 3 · Oct 5
- Taylor May 3 · Oct 5
- Ewing May 7 · Sep 30
- Bartlett May 4 · Oct 8
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Amelia, NE?
The median last spring frost in Amelia, NE is May 4. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after May 19, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Amelia, NE?
The median first fall frost is October 2, with about a 10% chance of frost before September 20.
How long is the growing season in Amelia, NE?
About 151 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Amelia, NE?
Amelia, NE is in USDA hardiness zone 5a.