Last frost date in Kendallville, Indiana

April 29

Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 15; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 11.

October 17

Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 4.

Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Garrett (USC00123206), 9.7 miles from Kendallville, elevation 880 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.

What to plant now

Frost dates for Kendallville, Indiana
Early yearAverageLate year
Last frost in springApr 15Apr 29May 11
First frost in fallOct 4Oct 17Oct 30

Frost-free days in an average year: 171

Light frost, frost and hard freeze in Kendallville
Chance in a yearAverage last in springAverage first in fall
Light frost (36°F)Every yearMay 7Oct 6
Frost (32°F)Every yearApr 29Oct 17
Hard freeze (28°F)Every yearApr 18Oct 29

Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 136

What to plant now in Kendallville

Planting dates: USDA Home and Garden Bulletin No. 9 (1967), “Suburban and Farm Vegetable Gardens,” tables 4 and 5. How we match the table.

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