Last frost date in Lincoln, Illinois
April 20
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 4.
October 16
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 3.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Lincoln (USC00115079), 1.7 miles from Lincoln, elevation 583 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 5 | Apr 20 | May 4 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 3 | Oct 16 | Oct 29 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 179
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | Apr 29 | Oct 6 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 20 | Oct 16 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 7 | Oct 26 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 126
What to plant now in Lincoln
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 20 Lincoln: April 20
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 20 Lincoln: October 16
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
- Springfield 29 mi · last frost Apr 15
- Decatur 31 mi · last frost Apr 14
- Bloomington 31 mi · last frost Apr 25
- Morton 32 mi · last frost Apr 21
- Taylorville 41 mi · last frost Apr 12
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