When to plant in Beatrice, NE
USDA Zone 6aEverything below — frost dates, hardiness zone, and what to plant when in Beatrice, Nebraska — is derived from the closest NOAA station with complete climate normals.
Zone 6a means Beatrice sees real winter cold, but a good range of perennials survive; the frost dates above govern when annual vegetables go out.
Frost probability
BEATRICE 1N · 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 Beatrice’s own odds, recorded at BEATRICE 1N.
| Threshold | SPRING 10% | SPRING 50% | SPRING 90% | FALL 10% | FALL 50% | FALL 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | May 13 | May 2 | Apr 19 | Sep 22 | Oct 5 | Oct 19 |
| 32°F | May 6 | Apr 24 | Apr 9 | Sep 30 | Oct 15 | Oct 27 |
| 28°F | Apr 29 | Apr 14 | Mar 31 | Oct 9 | Oct 23 | Nov 4 |
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 Beatrice, drawn to the day from the local frost dates. The dashed line is today.
Nearby weather stations
3 within 39 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.
Beatrice planting FAQ
When is the last spring frost in Beatrice, NE?
On average, the last spring frost in Beatrice is around April 24 (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 Beatrice, NE?
The first fall frost in Beatrice typically arrives around October 15 (50% probability at 32°F). Harvest or protect frost-sensitive crops before then.
What hardiness zone is Beatrice in?
Beatrice is in USDA hardiness zone 6a. In zone 6a, winters are moderate — most common vegetables grow well in season.
How long is the growing season in Beatrice?
There are roughly 174 frost-free days in Beatrice (a moderate growing season), running from the average last frost around April 24 to the first fall frost near October 15.
When should I plant tomatoes in Beatrice?
In Beatrice, start tomato seeds indoors around February 27–March 13, then transplant seedlings outdoors around May 1 once the danger of frost has passed.
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Nearby cities
8 within reachFrost dates recorded at BEATRICE 1N, 3 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 Beatrice, NE — Frost Dates & Zone 6a." Frost normals: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USC00250622. Retrieved from https://blissgarden.com/nebraska/beatrice.