When to plant in Bellevue, NE
USDA Zone 6aHere are the average frost dates, USDA hardiness zone, and a month-by-month planting calendar for Bellevue, Nebraska — all computed from Bellevue's nearest NOAA weather station.
Zone 6a means Bellevue sees real winter cold, but a good range of perennials survive; the frost dates above govern when annual vegetables go out.
Frost probability
SPRINGFIELD 7E · 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 Bellevue’s own odds, recorded at SPRINGFIELD 7E.
| Threshold | SPRING 10% | SPRING 50% | SPRING 90% | FALL 10% | FALL 50% | FALL 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | May 12 | Apr 28 | Apr 13 | Sep 24 | Oct 8 | Oct 21 |
| 32°F | May 1 | Apr 17 | Apr 3 | Oct 4 | Oct 19 | Oct 30 |
| 28°F | Apr 21 | Apr 6 | Mar 23 | Oct 15 | Oct 29 | Nov 11 |
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 Bellevue, drawn to the day from the local frost dates. The dashed line is today.
Nearby weather stations
3 within 20 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.
Bellevue planting FAQ
When is the last spring frost in Bellevue, NE?
On average, the last spring frost in Bellevue is around April 17 (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 Bellevue, NE?
The first fall frost in Bellevue typically arrives around October 19 (50% probability at 32°F). Harvest or protect frost-sensitive crops before then.
What hardiness zone is Bellevue in?
Bellevue 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 Bellevue?
There are roughly 185 frost-free days in Bellevue (a moderate growing season), running from the average last frost around April 17 to the first fall frost near October 19.
When should I plant tomatoes in Bellevue?
In Bellevue, start tomato seeds indoors around February 20–March 6, then transplant seedlings outdoors around April 24 once the danger of frost has passed.
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Nearby cities
8 within reachFrost dates recorded at SPRINGFIELD 7E, 11 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 Bellevue, NE — Frost Dates & Zone 6a." Frost normals: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USC00258088. Retrieved from https://blissgarden.com/nebraska/bellevue.