Frost dates for 68152 — Omaha, NE
Last spring frostApr 16median date
First fall frostOct 18median date
Growing season185 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone5bZone 5b
How Omaha compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Omaha falls between April 2 and May 6, a 34-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 2 and October 29.
- The median last frost is 13 days earlier than the Nebraska median of Apr 29.
- Its 185-day growing season is among the longest of the 528 Nebraska places with a regular frost season.
- The last frost is 15 days earlier than the zone 5b median of May 1. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 5b chart.
- The weather station records an average of 131 nights a year at or below 32°F.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | April 2 |
| 50% (median) | April 16 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | May 6 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 2 |
| 50% (median) | October 18 |
| 90% (late) | October 29 |
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 Omaha, NE
Frost dates for 68152 — Omaha, NE — last frost Apr 16, first frost Oct 18, zone 5b. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Jan 22 to Feb 5Transplant outside: Mar 19 to Apr 2
Start indoors: Feb 5 to Feb 19Transplant outside: Apr 30 to May 14
Start indoors: Feb 5 to Feb 19Transplant outside: Apr 30 to May 14
Start indoors: Feb 19 to Mar 5Transplant outside: Apr 23 to May 7
Start indoors: Feb 19 to Mar 5Transplant outside: Mar 26 to Apr 9Sow outdoors: Mar 19 to Apr 23Plant for fall: Aug 23 to Sep 20
Start indoors: Feb 19 to Mar 5Transplant outside: Mar 19 to Apr 2Sow outdoors: Mar 19 to Apr 2Plant for fall: Aug 9 to Aug 30
Start indoors: Feb 19 to Mar 5Transplant outside: Apr 2 to Apr 16Plant for fall: Jul 12 to Aug 2
Start indoors: Feb 19 to Mar 5Transplant outside: Mar 26 to Apr 9Plant for fall: Jul 12 to Aug 2
Start indoors: Feb 19 to Mar 5Transplant outside: Apr 2 to Apr 16Plant for fall: Jul 12 to Aug 2
Start indoors: Mar 5 to Mar 19Transplant outside: May 7 to May 21Sow outdoors: May 7 to May 21
Start indoors: Mar 5 to Mar 19Transplant outside: Apr 23 to May 7
Sow outdoors: Mar 5 to Mar 26Plant for fall: Jul 26 to Aug 16
Sow outdoors: Mar 5 to Mar 26Plant for fall: Aug 23 to Sep 13
Sow outdoors: Mar 12 to Apr 23Plant for fall: Sep 6 to Sep 27
Start indoors: Mar 19 to Mar 26Transplant outside: Apr 30 to May 7Sow outdoors: Apr 23 to May 7Plant for fall: Aug 2 to Aug 16
Start indoors: Mar 19 to Mar 26Sow outdoors: Apr 23 to May 7Plant for fall: Aug 9 to Aug 23
Start indoors: Mar 19 to Mar 26Sow outdoors: Apr 23 to May 7
Start indoors: Mar 19 to Mar 26Transplant outside: Apr 30 to May 14
Sow outdoors: Mar 26 to Apr 23Plant for fall: Jul 26 to Aug 9
Sow outdoors: Mar 26 to Apr 23Plant for fall: Aug 9 to Aug 23
Sow outdoors: Mar 26 to Apr 16
Sow outdoors: Apr 2 to Apr 30Plant for fall: Aug 9 to Aug 23
Sow outdoors: Apr 2 to Apr 23Plant for fall: Aug 23 to Sep 13
Sow outdoors: Apr 23 to May 14Plant for fall: Aug 2 to Aug 16
Sow outdoors: Apr 23 to May 7
Transplant outside: Apr 30 to May 21
Plant for fall: Oct 4 to Nov 8
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Omaha, NE
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Jan 22 – Feb 5 | Mar 19 – Apr 2 | — | — |
| Peppers | Feb 5 – Feb 19 | Apr 30 – May 14 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Feb 5 – Feb 19 | Apr 30 – May 14 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Feb 19 – Mar 5 | Apr 23 – May 7 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Feb 19 – Mar 5 | Mar 26 – Apr 9 | Mar 19 – Apr 23 | Aug 23 – Sep 20 |
| Kale | Feb 19 – Mar 5 | Mar 19 – Apr 2 | Mar 19 – Apr 2 | Aug 9 – Aug 30 |
| Broccoli | Feb 19 – Mar 5 | Apr 2 – Apr 16 | — | Jul 12 – Aug 2 |
| Cabbage | Feb 19 – Mar 5 | Mar 26 – Apr 9 | — | Jul 12 – Aug 2 |
| Cauliflower | Feb 19 – Mar 5 | Apr 2 – Apr 16 | — | Jul 12 – Aug 2 |
| Okra | Mar 5 – Mar 19 | May 7 – May 21 | May 7 – May 21 | — |
| Basil | Mar 5 – Mar 19 | Apr 23 – May 7 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Mar 5 – Mar 26 | Jul 26 – Aug 16 |
| Spinach | — | — | Mar 5 – Mar 26 | Aug 23 – Sep 13 |
| Radishes | — | — | Mar 12 – Apr 23 | Sep 6 – Sep 27 |
| Cucumbers | Mar 19 – Mar 26 | Apr 30 – May 7 | Apr 23 – May 7 | Aug 2 – Aug 16 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Mar 19 – Mar 26 | — | Apr 23 – May 7 | Aug 9 – Aug 23 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Mar 19 – Mar 26 | — | Apr 23 – May 7 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Mar 19 – Mar 26 | Apr 30 – May 14 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Mar 26 – Apr 23 | Jul 26 – Aug 9 |
| Beets | — | — | Mar 26 – Apr 23 | Aug 9 – Aug 23 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Mar 26 – Apr 16 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Apr 2 – Apr 30 | Aug 9 – Aug 23 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Apr 2 – Apr 23 | Aug 23 – Sep 13 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Apr 23 – May 14 | Aug 2 – Aug 16 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Apr 23 – May 7 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Apr 30 – May 21 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Oct 4 – Nov 8 |
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 Omaha #1, NE weather station, 3 km away (elevation 1,280 ft (390 m)).
ZIP codes in Omaha: 68101 68102 68103 68104 68105 68106 68107 68108 68109 68110 68111 68112 68114 68116 68117 68118 68119 68120 68122 68124 68127 68130 68131 68132 68134 68135 68136 68137 68138 68139 68142 68144 68145 68152 68154 68155 68157 68164 68172 68175 68176 68178 68179 68180 68182 68183 68197 68198
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- Washington Apr 19 · Oct 17
- Kennard Apr 19 · Oct 17
- Papillion Apr 17 · Oct 19
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Omaha, NE?
The median last spring frost in Omaha, NE is April 16. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after May 6, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Omaha, NE?
The median first fall frost is October 18, with about a 10% chance of frost before October 2.
How long is the growing season in Omaha, NE?
About 185 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Omaha, NE?
Omaha, NE is in USDA hardiness zone 5b.