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🍂 First Frost Dates for Emporia, Kansas 66801

The first 36°F frost date is 30% likely to be on Oct 4. (See detailed probabilities below.)

The first 32°F light freeze date is 30% likely to be on Oct 15. (See detailed probabilities below.)

(See also 🌷 Last Spring Frost Dates.)

First frost date probabilities for Emporia, KS are based on historical climate data.

Always check your local forecast for the most up-to-date frost warnings.

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What is a First Frost Date?

The first fall frost signals the end of your local growing season. This date serves as an important deadline for gardeners and farmers. You'll need to complete harvesting before this point. Annuals and other tender plants will die back when frost hits, and perennial plants will enter their dormant phase for winter. Meanwhile, it's time to enjoy a cup of hot cocoa and a cozy sweater—and start planning your spring garden!

How to use the First Frost Date?

Watch your local weather forecasts in early fall to predict the first frost date. Harvest tender crops and protect vulnerable plants before frost arrives. For late-summer plantings, count backward from your area's average first frost date. This ensures your crops have enough time to mature. Keep track of when frost actually occurs in your garden each year. This helps you identify protected spots where the growing season might last longer.

First Frost Date Probabilities

Probability of frost (36°F) on or before...
10% chanceSep 26
20% chanceOct 1
30% chanceOct 4
40% chanceOct 8
50% chanceOct 11
60% chanceOct 14
70% chanceOct 18
80% chanceOct 21
90% chanceOct 26
Probability of light freeze (32°F) on or before...
10% chanceOct 4
20% chanceOct 11
30% chanceOct 15
40% chanceOct 19
50% chanceOct 22
60% chanceOct 25
70% chanceOct 28
80% chanceNov 1
90% chanceNov 5
Probability of moderate freeze (28°F) on or before...
10% chanceOct 15
20% chanceOct 22
30% chanceOct 26
40% chanceOct 30
50% chanceNov 1
60% chanceNov 4
70% chanceNov 7
80% chanceNov 11
90% chanceNov 17
Probability of moderate hard freeze (24°F) on or before...
10% chanceOct 26
20% chanceNov 1
30% chanceNov 3
40% chanceNov 6
50% chanceNov 10
60% chanceNov 14
70% chanceNov 18
80% chanceNov 23
90% chanceNov 30
Probability of hard freeze (20°F) on or before...
10% chanceNov 3
20% chanceNov 8
30% chanceNov 13
40% chanceNov 17
50% chanceNov 21
60% chanceNov 25
70% chanceNov 30
80% chanceDec 3
90% chanceDec 9
Probability of severe hard freeze (16°F) on or before...
10% chanceNov 11
20% chanceNov 18
30% chanceNov 23
40% chanceNov 28
50% chanceDec 1
60% chanceDec 4
70% chanceDec 8
80% chanceDec 13
90% chanceDec 19

Agricultural climatic data from weather station: EMPORIA 3 NW (USC00142548)

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