Last frost date in Lafayette, Indiana
April 26
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 11; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 14.
October 18
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 4.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Lafayette Purdue Univ AP (USW00014835), 4 miles from Lafayette, elevation 599 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
This station is also the nearest one for West Lafayette, so its frost dates are the same as Lafayette's.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Apr 11 | Apr 26 | May 14 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 4 | Oct 18 | Oct 31 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 173
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | May 7 | Oct 7 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 26 | Oct 18 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 13 | Oct 28 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 116
What to plant now in Lafayette
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 30 Lafayette: April 26
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 20 Lafayette: October 18
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
- Frankfort 20 mi · last frost Apr 21
- Crawfordsville 25 mi · last frost Apr 27
- Logansport 36 mi · last frost Apr 20
- Kokomo 39 mi · last frost Apr 27
- Zionsville 40 mi · last frost Apr 21
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