Nebraska planting zones & frost dates
USDA hardiness zones in Nebraska go from 5a to 6a. Pick your city for its average frost dates and a planting calendar, or search by ZIP code.
| City | Zone | Avg. last frost | Avg. first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beatrice | 6a | Apr 24 | Oct 15 |
| Bellevue | 5b | Apr 17 | Oct 19 |
| Chalco | 6a | Apr 21 | Oct 18 |
| Columbus | 5b | Apr 21 | Oct 15 |
| Fremont | 5b | Apr 23 | Oct 15 |
| Grand Island | 5b | Apr 23 | Oct 15 |
| Hastings | 6a | Apr 22 | Oct 16 |
| Kearney | 5b | Apr 30 | Oct 10 |
| La Vista | 6a | Apr 17 | Oct 19 |
| Lexington | 5b | Apr 26 | Oct 13 |
| Lincoln | 6a | Apr 24 | Oct 13 |
| Norfolk | 5a | Apr 30 | Oct 5 |
| North Platte | 5b | May 3 | Oct 10 |
| Omaha | 6a | Apr 18 | Oct 21 |
| Papillion | 6a | Apr 17 | Oct 19 |
| Scottsbluff | 5a | May 8 | Oct 3 |
| South Sioux City | 5a | Apr 29 | Oct 7 |
Cities with 10,000+ residents. Data: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map 2023 and NOAA Climate Normals 1991–2020. Sources and method.