Frost dates in Letcher County, Kentucky

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The average last spring frost in Letcher County falls Apr 18 to Apr 29 and the average first fall frost Oct 16 to Oct 28, depending on the ZIP code (50% odds, 32°F, NOAA 1991–2020 normals). USDA hardiness zone 6b to 7a. Places: Blackey, Fleming-Neon, Jenkins, McRoberts, Millstone, Whitesburg. Pick a ZIP for 10% and 90% odds, soil temperature and the 7-day freeze forecast.

ZIP	Place	Last spring frost	First fall frost	Zone
40826		Apr 21	Oct 22	7a
40862		Apr 21	Oct 22	7a
41517	Jenkins	Apr 29	Oct 16	6b
41537	Jenkins	Apr 29	Oct 16	7a
41804	Blackey	Apr 18	Oct 28	7a
41810		Apr 21	Oct 22	7a
41812		Apr 21	Oct 22	7a
41815		Apr 21	Oct 22	7a
41819		Apr 18	Oct 28	7a
41821		Apr 18	Oct 28	7a
41824		Apr 21	Oct 22	7a
41825		Apr 21	Oct 22	7a
41826		Apr 18	Oct 28	7a
41832		Apr 18	Oct 28	7a
41833		Apr 18	Oct 28	7a
41835	McRoberts	Apr 29	Oct 16	7a
41837		Apr 21	Oct 22	7a
41838	Millstone	Apr 21	Oct 22	7a
41840	Fleming-Neon	Apr 21	Oct 22	7a
41845		Apr 21	Oct 22	7a
41848		Apr 18	Oct 28	7a
41849		Apr 21	Oct 22	7a
41855		Apr 21	Oct 22	7a
41858	Whitesburg	Apr 21	Oct 22	7a

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