Last frost date in Taylorville, Illinois
April 12
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by March 29; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after April 27.
October 20
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 5.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Morrisonville (USC00115841), 13 miles from Taylorville, elevation 630 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Mar 29 | Apr 12 | Apr 27 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 5 | Oct 20 | Nov 1 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 190
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | Apr 24 | Oct 9 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 12 | Oct 20 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 1 | Oct 31 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 122
What to plant now in Taylorville
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 10 Taylorville: April 12
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 20 Taylorville: 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
- Springfield 24 mi · last frost Apr 15
- Decatur 28 mi · last frost Apr 14
- Lincoln 41 mi · last frost Apr 20
- Jacksonville 50 mi · last frost Apr 17
- Effingham 51 mi · last frost Apr 13
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