Last frost date in Elkhart, Indiana
April 26
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 13; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 12.
October 21
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 6.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Goshen 3SW (USC00123418), 10.1 miles from Elkhart, elevation 875 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
This station is also the nearest one for Goshen, so its frost dates are the same as Elkhart's.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Apr 13 | Apr 26 | May 12 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 6 | Oct 21 | Nov 2 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 175
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | May 6 | Oct 7 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 26 | Oct 21 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 16 | Nov 1 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 125
What to plant now in Elkhart
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 30 Elkhart: April 26
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 20 Elkhart: October 21
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
- South Bend 16 mi · last frost Apr 23
- Plymouth 30 mi · last frost Apr 25
- Warsaw 31 mi · last frost Apr 28
- Kendallville 40 mi · last frost Apr 29
- Columbia City 44 mi · last frost Apr 27
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