Last frost date in Marion, 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 12.
October 20
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 5.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Marion 2 N (USC00125337), 2.1 miles from Marion, elevation 790 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Apr 11 | Apr 26 | May 12 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 5 | Oct 20 | Nov 1 |
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 7 | Oct 9 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 26 | Oct 20 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 14 | Nov 1 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 126
What to plant now in Marion
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 30 Marion: April 26
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 20 Marion: October 20
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
- Huntington 24 mi · last frost May 1
- Kokomo 25 mi · last frost Apr 27
- Peru 26 mi · last frost Apr 23
- Muncie 28 mi · last frost Apr 16
- Bluffton 29 mi · last frost Apr 24
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