Last frost date in Crown Point, Indiana
April 29
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 16
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 3.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Lowell (USC00125174), 10.6 miles from Crown Point, elevation 665 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
This station is also the nearest one for Cedar Lake and Lowell, so their frost dates are the same as Crown Point's.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Apr 14 | Apr 29 | May 14 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 3 | Oct 16 | Oct 28 |
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 8 | Oct 6 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 29 | Oct 16 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 16 | Oct 26 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 136
What to plant now in Crown Point
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 30 Crown Point: April 29
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 20 Crown Point: October 16
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
- Merrillville 5 mi · last frost Apr 22
- Gary 13 mi · last frost Apr 22
- Hammond 16 mi · last frost Apr 23
- Michigan City 32 mi · last frost Apr 19
- Plymouth 53 mi · last frost Apr 25
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