Last frost date in Evansville, Indiana
March 29
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by March 14; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after April 11.
November 10
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 27.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Evansville Museum (USC00122731), 2.6 miles from Evansville, elevation 374 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Mar 14 | Mar 29 | Apr 11 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 27 | Nov 10 | Nov 25 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 225
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | Apr 7 | Oct 30 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Mar 29 | Nov 10 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Mar 18 | Nov 20 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 69
What to plant now in Evansville
- Mustard greensAug 15 – Nov 1Now
- Garden peasSept 1 – Nov 1Now
- ParsleySept 1 – Nov 15Now
- RadishesSept 1 – Nov 15Now
- SpinachSept 15 – Nov 1Now
- Corn saladOct 1 – Dec 1Now
- Onion setsOct 1 – Dec 1Now
- Upland cressOct 1 – Dec 1Now
- Asparagus plantsDec 1 – Jan 1Soon
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around March 30 Evansville: March 29
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around November 10 Evansville: November 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
- Jasper 43 mi · last frost Apr 10
- Vincennes 48 mi · last frost Apr 11
- Washington 51 mi · last frost Apr 10
- Bedford 83 mi · last frost Apr 20
- Bloomington 98 mi · last frost Apr 15
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