Last frost date in Kankakee, Illinois
April 19
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 5; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 3.
October 24
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 12.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Kankakee Metro Wastewater (USC00114603), 2.6 miles from Kankakee, elevation 600 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
This station is also the nearest one for Bourbonnais and Bradley, so their frost dates are the same as Kankakee's.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Apr 5 | Apr 19 | May 3 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 12 | Oct 24 | Nov 5 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 188
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | Apr 30 | Oct 14 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 19 | Oct 24 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 6 | Nov 4 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 129
What to plant now in Kankakee
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 20 Kankakee: April 19
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 20 Kankakee: October 24
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
- Channahon 30 mi · last frost Apr 16
- Joliet 32 mi · last frost Apr 19
- Tinley Park 32 mi · last frost Apr 23
- Morris 35 mi · last frost Apr 20
- Orland Park 35 mi · last frost Apr 19
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