Last frost date in Moline, Illinois
April 24
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 9; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 9.
October 18
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 4.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Moline Quad City International AP (USW00014923), 1.9 miles from Moline, elevation 592 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
This station is also the nearest one for Rock Island, so its frost dates are the same as Moline's.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Apr 9 | Apr 24 | May 9 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 4 | Oct 18 | Oct 28 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 176
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | May 4 | Oct 7 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 24 | Oct 18 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 12 | Oct 27 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 129
What to plant now in Moline
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 20 Moline: April 24
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 20 Moline: 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
- East Moline 6 mi · last frost Apr 16
- Kewanee 34 mi · last frost Apr 24
- Galesburg 37 mi · last frost Apr 20
- Dixon 58 mi · last frost Apr 21
- Canton 68 mi · last frost Apr 17
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