Last frost date in Auburn, Indiana
May 2
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 19; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 16.
October 10
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by September 26.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Garrett 1 S (USC00123207), 3.9 miles from Auburn, elevation 870 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
This station is also the nearest one for Huntertown, so its frost dates are the same as Auburn's.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Apr 19 | May 2 | May 16 |
| First frost in fall | Sept 26 | Oct 10 | Oct 24 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 159
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | May 11 | Oct 1 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | May 2 | Oct 10 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 22 | Oct 22 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 129
What to plant now in Auburn
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 30 Auburn: May 2
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 10 Auburn: October 10
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
- Kendallville 12 mi · last frost Apr 29
- Fort Wayne 20 mi · last frost Apr 24
- New Haven 21 mi · last frost Apr 27
- Columbia City 26 mi · last frost Apr 27
- Decatur 38 mi · last frost Apr 23
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