Last frost date in Columbia City, Indiana
April 27
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 14; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 14.
October 17
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 1.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Columbia City (USC00121739), 1.4 miles from Columbia City, elevation 834 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 14 | Apr 27 | May 14 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 1 | Oct 17 | Nov 1 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 171
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | May 7 | Oct 5 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 27 | Oct 17 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 16 | Oct 29 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 134
What to plant now in Columbia City
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 30 Columbia City: April 27
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 20 Columbia City: October 17
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
- Fort Wayne 18 mi · last frost Apr 24
- Huntington 20 mi · last frost May 1
- Warsaw 20 mi · last frost Apr 28
- Kendallville 22 mi · last frost Apr 29
- New Haven 25 mi · last frost Apr 27
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