Last frost date in Madison, Indiana
April 11
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by March 28; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after April 28.
October 31
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 15.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Madison Sewage Plt (USC00125237), 1.5 miles from Madison, elevation 460 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 28 | Apr 11 | Apr 28 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 15 | Oct 31 | Nov 14 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 201
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | Apr 22 | Oct 21 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 11 | Oct 31 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Mar 31 | Nov 10 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 96
What to plant now in Madison
- Corn saladSept 15 – Nov 1Now
- Upland cressSept 15 – Nov 1Now
- Rhubarb plantsNov 1 – Dec 1Soon
- Asparagus plantsNov 15 – Jan 1Soon
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 10 Madison: April 11
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 30 Madison: October 31
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
- Seymour 29 mi · last frost Apr 16
- Jeffersonville 34 mi · last frost Mar 31
- Greensburg 41 mi · last frost Apr 15
- Columbus 42 mi · last frost Apr 11
- Shelbyville 58 mi · last frost Apr 17
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