When to plant in Lexington-Fayette urban county, KY
USDA Zone 7aEverything below — frost dates, hardiness zone, and what to plant when in Lexington-Fayette urban county, Kentucky — is derived from the closest NOAA station with complete climate normals.
In zone 7a, Lexington-Fayette urban county supports a wide range of perennials year-round; the frost dates above are what set your annual vegetable timing.
Frost probability
LEXINGTON BLUEGRASS AP · 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 Lexington-Fayette urban county’s own odds, recorded at LEXINGTON BLUEGRASS AP.
| Threshold | SPRING 10% | SPRING 50% | SPRING 90% | FALL 10% | FALL 50% | FALL 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | May 11 | Apr 24 | Apr 10 | Oct 6 | Oct 19 | Oct 30 |
| 32°F | May 1 | Apr 13 | Mar 30 | Oct 16 | Oct 28 | Nov 8 |
| 28°F | Apr 16 | Mar 31 | Mar 15 | Oct 25 | Nov 6 | Nov 22 |
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 Lexington-Fayette urban county, 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.
Lexington-Fayette urban county planting FAQ
When is the last spring frost in Lexington-Fayette urban county, KY?
On average, the last spring frost in Lexington-Fayette urban county is around April 13 (50% probability at 32°F, from 1991–2020 NOAA normals). Wait until after this date to set out tender plants like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first fall frost in Lexington-Fayette urban county, KY?
The first fall frost in Lexington-Fayette urban county typically arrives around October 28 (50% probability at 32°F). Harvest or protect frost-sensitive crops before then.
What hardiness zone is Lexington-Fayette urban county in?
Lexington-Fayette urban county 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 Lexington-Fayette urban county?
Lexington-Fayette urban county has about 198 frost-free days — a moderate growing season — between the average last spring frost (April 13) and first fall frost (October 28).
When should I plant tomatoes in Lexington-Fayette urban county?
For Lexington-Fayette urban county, sow tomatoes indoors about February 16–March 2 and move the seedlings out around April 20, after the last spring frost.
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Nearby cities
8 within reach- Nicholasville · 19 km
- Versailles · 23 km
- Winchester · 24 km
- Paris · 24 km
- Georgetown · 25 km
- Richmond · 37 km
- Lawrenceburg · 39 km
- Frankfort · 40 km
Frost dates recorded at LEXINGTON BLUEGRASS AP, 13 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 Lexington-Fayette urban county, KY — Frost Dates & Zone 7a." Frost normals: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USW00093820. Retrieved from https://blissgarden.com/kentucky/lexington-fayette-urban-county.