Frost dates in McCreary County, Kentucky

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The average last spring frost in McCreary County falls Apr 24 and the average first fall frost Oct 18, depending on the ZIP code (50% odds, 32°F, NOAA 1991–2020 normals). USDA hardiness zone 7a. Places: Pine Knot, Stearns, Whitley City. 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
42631		Apr 24	Oct 18	7a
42634		Apr 24	Oct 18	7a
42635	Pine Knot	Apr 24	Oct 18	7a
42638		Apr 24	Oct 18	7a
42647	Stearns	Apr 24	Oct 18	7a
42649		Apr 24	Oct 18	7a
42653	Whitley City	Apr 24	Oct 18	7a

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