Last frost date in Schaumburg, Illinois
April 30
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 17; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 16.
October 13
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by September 29.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Streamwood (USC00118324), 4.9 miles from Schaumburg, elevation 819 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
This station is also the nearest one for Bartlett, Bloomingdale, Hanover Park, Hoffman Estates, Roselle and Streamwood, so their frost dates are the same as Schaumburg's.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Apr 17 | Apr 30 | May 16 |
| First frost in fall | Sept 29 | Oct 13 | Oct 25 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 163
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | May 12 | Oct 4 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 30 | Oct 13 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 20 | Oct 24 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 153
What to plant now in Schaumburg
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 30 Schaumburg: April 30
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 10 Schaumburg: October 13
Planting dates: USDA Home and Garden Bulletin No. 9 (1967), “Suburban and Farm Vegetable Gardens,” tables 4 and 5. How we match the table.
Nearby in Illinois
- Palatine 6 mi · last frost Apr 25
- Arlington Heights 7 mi · last frost Apr 19
- Carol Stream 8 mi · last frost Apr 25
- Des Plaines 9 mi · last frost Apr 16
- Elgin 12 mi · last frost Apr 26
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