๐Ÿ‚ First Frost Dates for Dalton, Nebraska 69131

The first 36ยฐF frost date is 30% likely to be on Sep 21. (See detailed probabilities below.)

The first 32ยฐF light freeze date is 30% likely to be on Sep 28. (See detailed probabilities below.)

(See also ๐ŸŒท Last Spring Frost Dates.)

First frost date probabilities for Dalton, NE are based on historical climate data.

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

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 sweaterโ€”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 (36ยฐF) on or before...
10% chanceSep 12
20% chanceSep 17
30% chanceSep 21
40% chanceSep 23
50% chanceSep 26
60% chanceSep 28
70% chanceOct 1
80% chanceOct 3
90% chanceOct 7
Probability of light freeze (32ยฐF) on or before...
10% chanceSep 19
20% chanceSep 25
30% chanceSep 28
40% chanceOct 1
50% chanceOct 3
60% chanceOct 6
70% chanceOct 9
80% chanceOct 12
90% chanceOct 17
Probability of moderate freeze (28ยฐF) on or before...
10% chanceSep 25
20% chanceOct 1
30% chanceOct 5
40% chanceOct 8
50% chanceOct 12
60% chanceOct 15
70% chanceOct 18
80% chanceOct 22
90% chanceOct 26
Probability of moderate hard freeze (24ยฐF) on or before...
10% chanceOct 2
20% chanceOct 9
30% chanceOct 14
40% chanceOct 18
50% chanceOct 21
60% chanceOct 24
70% chanceOct 27
80% chanceOct 30
90% chanceNov 4
Probability of hard freeze (20ยฐF) on or before...
10% chanceOct 12
20% chanceOct 18
30% chanceOct 22
40% chanceOct 26
50% chanceOct 29
60% chanceNov 1
70% chanceNov 4
80% chanceNov 9
90% chanceNov 14
Probability of severe hard freeze (16ยฐF) on or before...
10% chanceOct 22
20% chanceOct 29
30% chanceNov 1
40% chanceNov 5
50% chanceNov 9
60% chanceNov 13
70% chanceNov 16
80% chanceNov 20
90% chanceNov 25

Agricultural climatic data from weather station: DALTON (USC00252145)