When can the region expect its first freezing temperatures in the fall, and its last freezing temperatures in the spring? Check out the below information to find out.
For comprehensive regional frost/freeze information, please visit the Midwest Regional Climate Center.
Average First Fall 32°F or Lower:
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First Fall 32°F or Lower | Earliest | Typical Range | Latest |
Wichita | 9/22/1995 | October 20-November 4 | 11/21/1944 |
Salina | 9/20/1918 | October 12-28 | 11/20/1944 |
Russell | 9/21/1995 | October 8-24 | 11/4/1998 |
Chanute | 9/26/1912 | October 18-30 | 11/21/1944 |
Average First Fall 28°F or Lower
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First Fall 28°F or Lower | Earliest | Typical Range | Latest |
Wichita | 10/8/2000 | November 1-14 | 12/8/1998 |
Salina | 9/20/1918 | October 22-November 6 | 11/24/1904 |
Russell | 9/22/1995 | October 19-November 3 | 11/13/2015 |
Chanute | 10/7/1952 | October 27-November 10 | 11/26/1909 |
Average First Fall 24°F or Lower
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First Fall 24°F or Lower | Earliest | Typical Range | Latest |
Wichita | 10/19/1917 | November 9-25 | 12/30/1923 |
Salina | 10/7/1952 | October 31-November 19 | 12/8/1998 |
Russell | 10/6/1952 | October 27-November 10 | 12/7/1998 |
Chanute | 10/9/2000 | November 3-23 | 12/16/1981 |
Average Last Spring 32°F or Lower:
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Last Spring 32°F or Lower | Earliest | Typical Range | Latest |
Wichita | 3/10/1946 | April 5-14 | 5/13/1966 |
Salina | 3/10/2012 | April 13-24 | 5/27/1907 |
Russell | 3/10/2012 | April 16-27 | 5/15/1983 |
Chanute | 3/10/2012 | April 5-14 | 5/6/1944 |
Average Last Spring 28°F or Lower:
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Last Spring 28°F or Lower | Earliest | Typical Range | Latest |
Wichita | 2/20/1905 | March 26-April 4 | 5/4/1907 |
Salina | 3/9/2012 | April 1-12 | 5/27/1907 |
Russell | 3/10/2012 | April 5-14 | 5/14/1953 |
Chanute | 3/5/1985 | March 26-April 5 | 5/2/2005 |
Average Last Spring 24°F or Lower:
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Last Spring 24°F or Lower | Earliest | Typical Range | Latest |
Wichita | 2/13/1981 | March 14-24 | 4/16/2018 |
Salina | 2/20/2000 | March 21-April 3 | 5/4/1907 |
Russell | 3/9/2012 | March 25-April 8 | 4/28/1965 |
Chanute | 2/14/1981 | March 15-26 | 4/16/1953 |