Hazard, NE frost dates
Last spring frostMay 4median date
First fall frostOct 3median date
Growing season152 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone5bZone 5b
How Hazard compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Hazard falls between April 23 and May 18, a 25-day window. The first fall frost falls between September 22 and October 16.
- The median last frost is 5 days later than the Nebraska median of Apr 29.
- Its 152-day growing season is longer than 16% of the 528 Nebraska places with a regular frost season (state median 165 days).
- The last frost is typical for zone 5b, where the median is May 1.
- The weather station records an average of 161 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Grand Island, NE, 59 km away, the last frost here is 11 days later than there and the growing season is 23 days shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | April 23 |
| 50% (median) | May 4 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | May 18 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | September 22 |
| 50% (median) | October 3 |
| 90% (late) | October 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 Hazard, NE
Hazard, NE frost dates — last frost May 4, first frost Oct 3, zone 5b. 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 8 to Sep 5
Start indoors: Mar 9 to Mar 23Transplant outside: Apr 6 to Apr 20Sow outdoors: Apr 6 to Apr 20Plant for fall: Jul 25 to Aug 15
Start indoors: Mar 9 to Mar 23Transplant outside: Apr 20 to May 4Plant for fall: Jun 27 to Jul 18
Start indoors: Mar 9 to Mar 23Transplant outside: Apr 13 to Apr 27Plant for fall: Jun 27 to Jul 18
Start indoors: Mar 9 to Mar 23Transplant outside: Apr 20 to May 4Plant for fall: Jun 27 to Jul 18
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 11 to Aug 1
Sow outdoors: Mar 23 to Apr 13Plant for fall: Aug 8 to Aug 29
Sow outdoors: Mar 30 to May 11Plant for fall: Aug 22 to Sep 12
Start indoors: Apr 6 to Apr 13Transplant outside: May 18 to May 25Sow outdoors: May 11 to May 25Plant for fall: Jul 18 to Aug 1
Start indoors: Apr 6 to Apr 13Sow outdoors: May 11 to May 25Plant for fall: Jul 25 to Aug 8
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 11 to Jul 25
Sow outdoors: Apr 13 to May 11Plant for fall: Jul 25 to Aug 8
Sow outdoors: Apr 13 to May 4
Sow outdoors: Apr 20 to May 18Plant for fall: Jul 25 to Aug 8
Sow outdoors: Apr 20 to May 11Plant for fall: Aug 8 to Aug 29
Sow outdoors: May 11 to Jun 1Plant for fall: Jul 18 to Aug 1
Sow outdoors: May 11 to May 25
Transplant outside: May 18 to Jun 8
Plant for fall: Sep 19 to Oct 24
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Hazard, 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 8 – Sep 5 |
| Kale | Mar 9 – Mar 23 | Apr 6 – Apr 20 | Apr 6 – Apr 20 | Jul 25 – Aug 15 |
| Broccoli | Mar 9 – Mar 23 | Apr 20 – May 4 | — | Jun 27 – Jul 18 |
| Cabbage | Mar 9 – Mar 23 | Apr 13 – Apr 27 | — | Jun 27 – Jul 18 |
| Cauliflower | Mar 9 – Mar 23 | Apr 20 – May 4 | — | Jun 27 – Jul 18 |
| 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 11 – Aug 1 |
| Spinach | — | — | Mar 23 – Apr 13 | Aug 8 – Aug 29 |
| Radishes | — | — | Mar 30 – May 11 | Aug 22 – Sep 12 |
| Cucumbers | Apr 6 – Apr 13 | May 18 – May 25 | May 11 – May 25 | Jul 18 – Aug 1 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Apr 6 – Apr 13 | — | May 11 – May 25 | Jul 25 – Aug 8 |
| 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 11 – Jul 25 |
| Beets | — | — | Apr 13 – May 11 | Jul 25 – Aug 8 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Apr 13 – May 4 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Apr 20 – May 18 | Jul 25 – Aug 8 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Apr 20 – May 11 | Aug 8 – Aug 29 |
| Green Beans | — | — | May 11 – Jun 1 | Jul 18 – Aug 1 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | May 11 – May 25 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | May 18 – Jun 8 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Sep 19 – Oct 24 |
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 Ravenna, NE weather station, 14 km away (elevation 2,047 ft (624 m)).
Frost dates near Hazard
- Litchfield May 3 · Oct 5
- Pleasanton May 4 · Oct 3
- Ravenna May 4 · Oct 3
- Rockville May 4 · Oct 3
- Mason City May 3 · Oct 5
- Loup City May 2 · Oct 8
- Riverdale Apr 30 · Oct 10
- Ashton May 2 · Oct 8
- Miller May 3 · Oct 5
- Boelus May 4 · Oct 3
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Hazard, NE?
The median last spring frost in Hazard, NE is May 4. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after May 18, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Hazard, NE?
The median first fall frost is October 3, with about a 10% chance of frost before September 22.
How long is the growing season in Hazard, NE?
About 152 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Hazard, NE?
Hazard, NE is in USDA hardiness zone 5b.