Last frost date in Danville, Illinois
April 21
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 6; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 7.
October 20
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 6.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Danville (USC00112140), 2 miles from Danville, elevation 555 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Apr 6 | Apr 21 | May 7 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 6 | Oct 20 | Nov 1 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 181
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | May 3 | Oct 10 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 21 | Oct 20 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 8 | Oct 31 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 112
What to plant now in Danville
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 20 Danville: April 21
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 20 Danville: October 20
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
- Rantoul 31 mi · last frost Apr 21
- Champaign 35 mi · last frost Apr 15
- Mahomet 41 mi · last frost Apr 23
- Charleston 55 mi · last frost Apr 15
- Mattoon 61 mi · last frost Apr 11
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