Last frost date in Martinsville, Indiana

April 24

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

October 15

Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 2.

Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Martinsville 2 SW (USC00125407), 1.4 miles from Martinsville, elevation 592 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.

What to plant now

Frost dates for Martinsville, Indiana
Early yearAverageLate year
Last frost in springApr 10Apr 24May 11
First frost in fallOct 2Oct 15Oct 29

Frost-free days in an average year: 173

Light frost, frost and hard freeze in Martinsville
Chance in a yearAverage last in springAverage first in fall
Light frost (36°F)Every yearMay 4Oct 6
Frost (32°F)Every yearApr 24Oct 15
Hard freeze (28°F)Every yearApr 12Oct 26

Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 127

What to plant now in Martinsville

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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