Nebraska frost dates
The typical last spring frost ranges from Apr 18 in Bellevue to Apr 24 in Lincoln.
3 of the 3 Nebraska cities listed have typical frost dates. The longest frost-free season is 185 days in Bellevue; the shortest is 171 days in Lincoln. For a single address, look up your ZIP code: rural ZIPs use their nearest suitable station.
| City | Last spring frost | 1 in 10 after | First fall frost | 1 in 10 before | Hard freeze (28°F) | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellevue | Apr 18 | Apr 30 | Oct 21 | Oct 6 | Apr 8 / Oct 30 | 185 days |
| Lincoln | Apr 24 | May 7 | Oct 13 | Sep 29 | Apr 15 / Oct 22 | 171 days |
| Omaha | Apr 18 | Apr 30 | Oct 21 | Oct 6 | Apr 8 / Oct 30 | 185 days |
Reading the table: Omaha
In Omaha, the last spring frost typically comes around Apr 18: in half of years it is earlier, in half later. In 1 year in 10 it comes after Apr 30, 12 days later, so tender plants set out after that date have a 90% chance of escaping frost. In fall, the first frost typically arrives around Oct 21, and in 1 year in 10 before Oct 6. Hard freezes (28°F) usually end earlier in spring and start later in fall: around Apr 8 and Oct 30 in Omaha.
Frost dates at more Nebraska weather stations
NOAA stations across Nebraska used by our ZIP code lookup, named for the town they are in.
| Station | Elevation | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albion | 1,795 ft | May 1 (1 in 10 after May 12) | Oct 5 (before Sep 22) |
| Anselmo 2 Wsw | 2,733 ft | May 10 (1 in 10 after May 24) | Oct 1 (before Sep 18) |
| Ashland #2 | 1,118 ft | Apr 23 (1 in 10 after May 5) | Oct 16 (before Sep 29) |
| Auburn 5 Ese | 930 ft | Apr 24 (1 in 10 after May 6) | Oct 10 (before Sep 25) |
| Beatrice 1N | 1,297 ft | Apr 24 (1 in 10 after May 6) | Oct 15 (before Sep 30) |
| Beaver City | 2,148 ft | May 4 (1 in 10 after May 20) | Oct 4 (before Sep 22) |
| Benkelman 1N | 3,081 ft | Apr 30 (1 in 10 after May 12) | Oct 12 (before Sep 29) |
| Butte | 1,806 ft | May 4 (1 in 10 after May 17) | Oct 6 (before Sep 23) |
| Cambridge | 2,239 ft | May 3 (1 in 10 after May 15) | Oct 5 (before Sep 24) |
| Canaday Steam Plt | 2,362 ft | Apr 26 (1 in 10 after May 7) | Oct 13 (before Sep 29) |
| Central City | 1,700 ft | Apr 28 (1 in 10 after May 10) | Oct 10 (before Sep 27) |
| Clay Ctr | 1,788 ft | Apr 19 (1 in 10 after May 3) | Oct 20 (before Oct 3) |
| Columbus 3 Ne | 1,450 ft | Apr 21 (1 in 10 after May 5) | Oct 15 (before Sep 30) |
| Creighton | 1,660 ft | Apr 30 (1 in 10 after May 11) | Oct 6 (before Sep 24) |
| Crete 4ESE | 1,460 ft | Apr 23 (1 in 10 after May 6) | Oct 12 (before Sep 28) |
| Crofton | 1,400 ft | Apr 30 (1 in 10 after May 13) | Oct 8 (before Sep 26) |
| David City | 1,610 ft | Apr 26 (1 in 10 after May 8) | Oct 11 (before Sep 28) |
| Ellsworth 15 Nne | 3,970 ft | May 12 (1 in 10 after May 26) | Oct 1 (before Sep 15) |
| Ewing | 1,854 ft | May 7 (1 in 10 after May 21) | Sep 30 (before Sep 14) |
| Fairbury 5S | 1,350 ft | Apr 25 (1 in 10 after May 7) | Oct 15 (before Sep 30) |
| Fairmont | 1,640 ft | Apr 25 (1 in 10 after May 7) | Oct 14 (before Sep 29) |
| Falls City Brenner Fld | 980 ft | Apr 18 (1 in 10 after May 2) | Oct 17 (before Oct 1) |
| Franklin #2 | 1,861 ft | Apr 30 (1 in 10 after May 12) | Oct 8 (before Sep 25) |
| Fremont | 1,180 ft | Apr 23 (1 in 10 after May 6) | Oct 15 (before Sep 29) |
| Friend 3E | 1,535 ft | Apr 26 (1 in 10 after May 6) | Oct 13 (before Sep 28) |
| Geneva | 1,630 ft | Apr 20 (1 in 10 after May 3) | Oct 18 (before Oct 2) |
| Genoa 2 W | 1,590 ft | Apr 30 (1 in 10 after May 13) | Oct 5 (before Sep 22) |
| Gothenburg | 2,603 ft | Apr 30 (1 in 10 after May 13) | Oct 9 (before Sep 27) |
| Grand Island Airport | 1,840 ft | Apr 23 (1 in 10 after May 6) | Oct 15 (before Sep 29) |
| Greeley | 2,020 ft | May 5 (1 in 10 after May 17) | Oct 2 (before Sep 19) |
| Harlan Co Lake | 2,010 ft | Apr 25 (1 in 10 after May 7) | Oct 14 (before Sep 28) |
| Harrisburg 12WNW | 4,550 ft | May 24 (1 in 10 after Jun 12) | Sep 20 (before Sep 6) |
| Hastings Muni Airport | 1,940 ft | Apr 22 (1 in 10 after May 5) | Oct 16 (before Oct 2) |
| Hebron | 1,480 ft | Apr 24 (1 in 10 after May 5) | Oct 15 (before Sep 29) |
| Holdrege | 2,320 ft | May 2 (1 in 10 after May 15) | Oct 11 (before Sep 28) |
| Imperial Muni Airport | 3,268 ft | May 2 (1 in 10 after May 13) | Oct 11 (before Sep 27) |
| Kearney 4 Ne | 2,130 ft | Apr 30 (1 in 10 after May 12) | Oct 10 (before Sep 25) |
| Kimball 2NE | 4,708 ft | May 15 (1 in 10 after May 31) | Sep 26 (before Sep 13) |
| Mason City | 2,292 ft | May 3 (1 in 10 after May 18) | Oct 5 (before Sep 23) |
| Mead 6S | 1,155 ft | Apr 25 (1 in 10 after May 7) | Oct 13 (before Sep 28) |
| Minden | 2,160 ft | Apr 26 (1 in 10 after May 8) | Oct 12 (before Sep 29) |
| Norfolk Karl Stefan Airport | 1,551 ft | Apr 30 (1 in 10 after May 14) | Oct 5 (before Sep 21) |
| Osceola | 1,662 ft | Apr 25 (1 in 10 after May 8) | Oct 14 (before Sep 29) |
| Osmond | 1,650 ft | Apr 30 (1 in 10 after May 12) | Oct 6 (before Sep 23) |
| Pawnee City | 1,189 ft | Apr 22 (1 in 10 after May 7) | Oct 15 (before Sep 29) |
| Purdum | 2,690 ft | May 9 (1 in 10 after May 22) | Oct 2 (before Sep 19) |
| Ravenna | 2,046 ft | May 4 (1 in 10 after May 18) | Oct 3 (before Sep 22) |
| Red Cloud | 1,732 ft | May 1 (1 in 10 after May 14) | Oct 5 (before Sep 22) |
| Scottsbluff Heilig Airport | 3,945 ft | May 5 (1 in 10 after May 18) | Oct 4 (before Sep 21) |
| Seward | 1,445 ft | Apr 26 (1 in 10 after May 7) | Oct 12 (before Sep 28) |
| Superior | 1,512 ft | Apr 29 (1 in 10 after May 10) | Oct 10 (before Sep 26) |
| Syracuse | 1,100 ft | Apr 25 (1 in 10 after May 7) | Oct 11 (before Sep 25) |
| Tecumseh 1S | 1,110 ft | Apr 26 (1 in 10 after May 11) | Oct 10 (before Sep 25) |
| Tekamah Muni Airport | 1,028 ft | Apr 23 (1 in 10 after May 6) | Oct 8 (before Sep 24) |
| Valentine Miller Fld | 2,590 ft | May 12 (1 in 10 after May 25) | Sep 29 (before Sep 16) |
| Virginia | 1,545 ft | Apr 22 (1 in 10 after May 5) | Oct 20 (before Oct 1) |
| W Pt | 1,310 ft | Apr 28 (1 in 10 after May 11) | Oct 12 (before Sep 26) |
| Wakefield | 1,408 ft | May 5 (1 in 10 after May 18) | Oct 1 (before Sep 17) |
| Wayne | 1,465 ft | Apr 29 (1 in 10 after May 12) | Oct 11 (before Sep 27) |
| Weeping Water | 1,100 ft | Apr 23 (1 in 10 after May 6) | Oct 16 (before Oct 1) |
32°F dates from NOAA 1991-2020 freeze probabilities for each city's station. "1 in 10 after": a 10% chance of a later spring frost (planting is 90% safe after it). How to read frost dates.