Last frost date in Elgin, Illinois
April 26
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 12; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 12.
October 18
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 3.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Elgin (USC00112736), 2.6 miles from Elgin, elevation 763 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
This station is also the nearest one for Algonquin, Carpentersville, Pingree Grove and South Elgin, so their frost dates are the same as Elgin's.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Apr 12 | Apr 26 | May 12 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 3 | Oct 18 | Oct 31 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 174
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | May 6 | Oct 7 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 26 | Oct 18 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 14 | Oct 29 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 139
What to plant now in Elgin
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 30 Elgin: April 26
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 20 Elgin: October 18
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
- Schaumburg 12 mi · last frost Apr 30
- Carol Stream 13 mi · last frost Apr 25
- Crystal Lake 13 mi · last frost Apr 25
- Palatine 15 mi · last frost Apr 25
- Arlington Heights 18 mi · last frost Apr 19
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