Last frost date in Bluffton, Indiana
April 24
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 10; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 9.
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 Bluffton 6N (USC00120830), 5 miles from Bluffton, elevation 861 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 10 | Apr 24 | May 9 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 6 | Oct 20 | Nov 3 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 179
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | May 3 | Oct 10 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 24 | Oct 20 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 12 | Nov 1 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 126
What to plant now in Bluffton
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 20 Bluffton: April 24
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 20 Bluffton: 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
- Decatur 14 mi · last frost Apr 23
- Huntington 20 mi · last frost May 1
- New Haven 24 mi · last frost Apr 27
- Fort Wayne 24 mi · last frost Apr 24
- Marion 29 mi · last frost Apr 26
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