When to plant in Winfield, KS
USDA Zone 7aHere are the average frost dates, USDA hardiness zone, and a month-by-month planting calendar for Winfield, Kansas — all computed from Winfield's nearest NOAA weather station.
In zone 7a, Winfield supports a wide range of perennials year-round; the frost dates above are what set your annual vegetable timing.
Frost probability
WINFIELD 3NE · 1991–2020The date the last spring and first fall frost occur, by threshold and probability. A 90% date is later in spring — and earlier in fall — than a 10% date; the 50% · 32°F row is what most gardeners plan around. These are Winfield’s own odds, recorded at WINFIELD 3NE.
| Threshold | SPRING 10% | SPRING 50% | SPRING 90% | FALL 10% | FALL 50% | FALL 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | May 8 | Apr 26 | Apr 9 | Sep 29 | Oct 13 | Oct 25 |
| 32°F | May 1 | Apr 16 | Mar 31 | Oct 7 | Oct 22 | Nov 3 |
| 28°F | Apr 22 | Apr 3 | Mar 17 | Oct 19 | Nov 1 | Nov 15 |
Download this table as CSV ↓ — every threshold and probability, plus this city’s planting-window dates.
What to plant now
TODAY · JULY 19Full-year planting calendar
Each bar is the exact window to take a planting action in Winfield, drawn to the day from the local frost dates. The dashed line is today.
Nearby weather stations
3 within 34 km · complete 32°F normalsWhen stations disagree by more than a few days, that spread is real microclimate variation — elevation, water, urban heat. Judge which station best matches your own yard.
Winfield planting FAQ
When is the last spring frost in Winfield, KS?
Plan for the last spring frost in Winfield around April 16 (the date it has a 50% chance of a 32°F freeze). Anything frost-sensitive should go out after it.
When is the first fall frost in Winfield, KS?
Expect Winfield's first fall frost near October 22 — a 50% chance of 32°F by that date. Bring in or cover tender crops ahead of it.
What hardiness zone is Winfield in?
Winfield is in USDA hardiness zone 7a. In zone 7a, winters are moderate — most common vegetables grow well in season.
How long is the growing season in Winfield?
Winfield has about 189 frost-free days — a moderate growing season — between the average last spring frost (April 16) and first fall frost (October 22).
When should I plant tomatoes in Winfield?
For Winfield, sow tomatoes indoors about February 19–March 5 and move the seedlings out around April 23, after the last spring frost.
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Nearby cities
8 within reach- Arkansas City · 19 km
- Derby · 43 km
- Haysville · 49 km
- Andover · 51 km
- Ponca City · 59 km
- Wichita · 59 km
- El Dorado · 65 km
- Newton · 94 km
Frost dates recorded at WINFIELD 3NE, 6 km from the city center · 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals · zone from the USDA/PRISM 2023 map. How we compute this.
BlissGarden. "When to Plant in Winfield, KS — Frost Dates & Zone 7a." Frost normals: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USC00148964. Retrieved from https://blissgarden.com/kansas/winfield.