Last frost date in Anderson, Indiana
April 19
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 3; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 5.
October 23
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 7.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Anderson Sewage Plt (USC00120177), 2.1 miles from Anderson, elevation 841 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 3 | Apr 19 | May 5 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 7 | Oct 23 | Nov 6 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 186
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | Apr 30 | Oct 13 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 19 | Oct 23 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 5 | Nov 3 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 112
What to plant now in Anderson
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 20 Anderson: April 19
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 20 Anderson: October 23
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 Indiana
- Fishers 17 mi · last frost Apr 21
- Muncie 17 mi · last frost Apr 16
- New Castle 21 mi · last frost Apr 27
- Greenfield 21 mi · last frost Apr 19
- Lawrence 22 mi · last frost Apr 18
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