Frost dates for ZIP 69211 (Cody, NE)
Average last spring and first fall frost dates with 10%, 50% and 90% odds, from NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the nearest weather station, Kilgore 1NE, NE (20 miles away).
- Average last spring frostMay 1050% chance of a 32°F freeze after this date
- Average first fall frostSep 2950% chance of a 32°F freeze by this date
- Growing season (frost-free)141 daysmedian, 32°F threshold
- USDA hardiness zone5a-20 to -15°F avg. coldest night
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This week in your yard
As of Oct 17, 2026, from your frost dates, zone and soil temperature. Lawn timing · Vegetables · Pruning · Plants
Soil temperature now
2-inch depth
50°F 50–55°F
24-hour average · latest 54°F, as of Oct 17, 10:00 PM CDT
Estimate Not a measurement at this ZIP: distance-weighted average of Whitman 5 ENE (53 mi).
4-inch depth
52°F 50–55°F
24-hour average · latest 55°F, as of Oct 17, 10:00 PM CDT
Estimate Not a measurement at this ZIP: distance-weighted average of Whitman 5 ENE (53 mi).
Fall: Texas A&M AgriLife times fall pre-emergent (for winter weeds such as annual bluegrass) to soil cooling to about 70°F for several days. The 50–55°F band is the spring trigger. Always read and follow the product label.
7-day forecast and frost risk
The latest National Weather Service 7-day forecast and any Frost Advisory or Freeze Warning for 69211 load here. You can also open the NWS forecast for this ZIP.
Pre-emergent
Soil is 52°F at 4 inches (estimated soil temperature, not a station reading). Fall pre-emergent window is mostly past. Next: spring, when soil reaches 50°F (typically mid-April to early May).
Fertilizer window
Lawn region: North (cool-season). Timing only; always follow the product label.
- Kentucky bluegrass (cool-season): Early fall: Around Labor Day (late August–September); Late fall: Late October–November, before the ground freezes; Late spring: Optional around Memorial Day. Avoid: Early-spring and midsummer feeding (pushes top growth, favors crabgrass).
Plant now
No vegetable planting windows are open this week.
Prune now
No frost-timed pruning windows are open this week.
Spring-flowering shrubs are pruned right after their flowers fade, not by date. See the pruning guide.
Last spring frost odds
| Chance of a 32°F freeze after this date | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early: most years still freeze after this) | Apr 29 |
| 50% (the "average" last frost) | May 10 |
| 10% (cautious: only 1 year in 10 freezes later) | May 23 |
Most gardeners plant frost-tender crops (tomatoes, peppers, basil) after the 50% date, and closer to the 10% date for less risk.
First fall frost odds
| Chance the first 32°F freeze has happened by this date | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early: 1 year in 10 freezes this soon) | Sep 14 |
| 50% (the "average" first frost) | Sep 29 |
| 90% (late: most years have frozen by now) | Oct 13 |
Light frost, freeze and hard freeze
| Threshold | Last spring (50%) | First fall (50%) |
|---|---|---|
| 36°F (light frost possible on clear, calm nights) | May 21 | Sep 20 |
| 32°F (freeze) | May 10 | Sep 29 |
| 28°F (hard freeze) | May 2 | Oct 7 |
n/a means NOAA did not publish a date at that threshold for this station (usually because it rarely gets that cold).
Vegetable planting calendar for 69211
Dates count from your average last spring frost (May 10) and first fall frost (Sep 29). Half of years have a frost after the spring date, so give tender crops (tomatoes, peppers, squash) some slack.
| Crop | Start indoors | Spring planting | Fall planting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tomato | Mar 15–29 | May 17–31 (transplant) | – |
| Pepper (sweet and hot) | Mar 1–15 | May 24–Jun 7 (transplant) | – |
| Eggplant | Mar 1–15 | May 24–Jun 7 (transplant) | – |
| Tomatillo | Mar 15–29 | May 17–31 (transplant) | – |
| Lettuce | Mar 15–29 | Apr 19–May 10 (transplant) Apr 12–May 24 (sow outdoors) | Aug 4–25 (transplant) Jul 21–Aug 18 (sowing) |
| Spinach | – | Mar 29–Apr 19 (sow outdoors) | Aug 4–25 (sowing) |
| Kale | Mar 15–29 | Apr 12–26 (transplant) Apr 12–26 (sow outdoors) | Jul 7–Aug 4 (transplant) Jun 23–Jul 21 (sowing) |
| Collards | Mar 15–29 | Apr 12–May 10 (transplant) Apr 12–May 10 (sow outdoors) | Jul 7–Aug 4 (transplant) Jun 23–Jul 21 (sowing) |
| Broccoli | Mar 1–15 | Apr 12–26 (transplant) | Jun 23–Jul 21 (transplant) |
| Cabbage | Mar 1–15 | Apr 12–26 (transplant) | Jun 23–Jul 21 (transplant) |
| Cauliflower | Mar 1–15 | Apr 26–May 10 (transplant) | Jun 23–Jul 21 (transplant) |
| Brussels sprouts | Feb 15–Mar 1 | Apr 12–26 (transplant) | Jun 9–30 (transplant) |
| Kohlrabi | Mar 15–29 | Apr 12–26 (transplant) Apr 12–26 (sow outdoors) | Jul 21–Aug 4 (sowing) |
| Bok choy / Asian greens | – | Apr 12–26 (sow outdoors) | Aug 4–18 (sowing) |
| Arugula | – | Apr 12–May 10 (sow outdoors) | Aug 4–Sep 1 (sowing) |
| Mustard greens | – | Apr 12–May 3 (sow outdoors) | Aug 4–18 (sowing) |
| Swiss chard | Mar 29–Apr 12 | Apr 26–May 17 (transplant) Apr 26–May 24 (sow outdoors) | Jul 21–Aug 4 (sowing) |
| Beet | – | Apr 12–May 10 (sow outdoors) | Jul 21–Aug 4 (sowing) |
| Carrot | – | Apr 19–May 17 (sow outdoors) | Jul 7–21 (sowing) |
| Radish | – | Apr 5–May 17 (sow outdoors) | Aug 18–Sep 1 (sowing) |
| Turnip | – | Apr 12–May 3 (sow outdoors) | Jul 21–Aug 4 (sowing) |
| Parsnip | – | Apr 19–May 10 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Pea (garden, snap, snow) | – | Mar 15–Apr 12 (sow outdoors) | Jul 7–21 (sowing) |
| Onion (bulbing) | Feb 15–Mar 1 | Mar 29–Apr 12 (transplant) | – |
| Green onion / scallion | – | Mar 29–Apr 26 (sow outdoors) | Jul 21–Aug 4 (sowing) |
| Leek | Feb 15–Mar 1 | Apr 12–26 (transplant) | – |
| Garlic | – | – | Aug 18–Sep 15 (sowing) |
| Shallot | – | Mar 29–Apr 12 (transplant) | Aug 18–Sep 15 (sowing) |
| Potato | – | Apr 12–26 (transplant) | Jun 9–23 (transplant) |
| Sweet potato | – | May 31–Jun 14 (transplant) | – |
| Sweet corn | – | May 17–31 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Bean, bush (snap) | – | May 17–31 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Bean, pole | – | May 17–31 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Lima bean | – | May 24–Jun 7 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Southern pea (cowpea, black-eyed pea) | – | May 31–Jun 21 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Cucumber | Apr 12–19 | May 17–31 (transplant) May 17–31 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Summer squash / zucchini | Apr 12–19 | May 17–31 (transplant) May 17–31 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Winter squash | Apr 12–19 | May 17–31 (transplant) May 17–31 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Pumpkin | – | May 17–31 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Watermelon | Apr 12–19 | May 24–Jun 7 (transplant) May 24–Jun 7 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Cantaloupe / muskmelon | Apr 12–19 | May 24–Jun 7 (transplant) May 24–Jun 7 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Okra | Mar 29–Apr 12 | May 24–Jun 7 (transplant) May 24–Jun 7 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Celery | Feb 15–Mar 1 | May 17–24 (transplant) | – |
| Basil | Mar 29–Apr 12 | May 17–31 (transplant) May 17–31 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Cilantro | – | Apr 26–May 24 (sow outdoors) | Aug 4–18 (sowing) |
| Parsley | Mar 1–15 | Apr 26–May 10 (transplant) Apr 19–May 10 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Dill | – | May 10–24 (sow outdoors) | Aug 4–18 (sowing) |
| Sunflower | – | May 10–24 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Asparagus (crowns) | – | Apr 12–26 (transplant) | – |
| Rhubarb (crowns) | – | Apr 12–26 (transplant) | – |
| Strawberry (plants) | – | Apr 12–26 (transplant) | Jul 21–Aug 18 (transplant) |
Typical ranges from university extension planting calendars, adjusted to your frost dates. Probabilities, not guarantees. Fall windows that would overlap spring planting are left out, as are fall crops of frost-tender plants where the frost-free season is under 210 days.
Plants that do well here
Nebraska has a university or garden plant program: GreatPlants. Plant frost-tender annuals after May 10 here (the average last frost). Not affiliated with the program.
Where these numbers come from
Station: Kilgore 1NE, NE (NOAA GHCN-Daily ID USC00254432), elevation 2,905 ft, 20.4 miles from the ZIP's center point. NOAA completeness flag: R (representative, 10+ years).
Nearby stations
| Station | Distance | Last frost (50%) | First frost (50%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merriman, NE | 21 mi | May 13 | Oct 1 |
| Harrington, SD | 23 mi | May 11 | Oct 1 |
| Martin 8 E, SD | 26 mi | May 14 | Oct 1 |
The average last-frost dates of these stations span 4 days, a rough guide to local variation. See data sources & methods.
Frost questions for 69211
When is the last frost in 69211?
The average (50% chance) last spring freeze of 32°F for ZIP 69211 is May 10. For a more cautious planting date, use May 23, when only 1 year in 10 still sees a later freeze.
When is the first frost in 69211?
The average first fall freeze is September 29. In 1 year in 10 it comes by September 14.
What hardiness zone is 69211?
ZIP 69211 is in USDA zone 5a (-20 to -15°F average coldest winter night), per the 2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map ZIP listing.
What is the soil temperature in 69211 right now?
This page shows the latest 2-inch and 4-inch soil temperature from the nearest public soil station (USDA SCAN, NOAA USCRN or TexMesonet), or a labeled estimate when no station is close, against the 50–55°F spring pre-emergent band.
Nearby ZIP codes
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