Last frost date in Bedford, Indiana
April 20
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 6; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 7.
October 20
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 6.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Oolitic Purdue Ex Fm (USC00126580), 3.9 miles from Bedford, elevation 652 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 6 | Apr 20 | May 7 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 6 | Oct 20 | Oct 30 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 181
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | May 1 | Oct 10 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 20 | Oct 20 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 7 | Oct 30 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 119
What to plant now in Bedford
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 20 Bedford: April 20
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 20 Bedford: 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 Indiana
- Bloomington 21 mi · last frost Apr 15
- Seymour 33 mi · last frost Apr 16
- Martinsville 38 mi · last frost Apr 24
- Washington 39 mi · last frost Apr 10
- Columbus 39 mi · last frost Apr 11
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