Last frost date in New Castle, Indiana
April 27
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 17
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 4.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station New Castle 3 SW (USC00126164), 2.2 miles from New Castle, elevation 991 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 27 | May 12 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 4 | Oct 17 | Oct 28 |
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 6 | Oct 7 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 27 | Oct 17 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 15 | Oct 27 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 132
What to plant now in New Castle
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 30 New Castle: April 27
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 20 New Castle: October 17
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
- Muncie 19 mi · last frost Apr 16
- Anderson 21 mi · last frost Apr 19
- Connersville 22 mi · last frost Apr 27
- Greenfield 23 mi · last frost Apr 19
- Richmond 26 mi · last frost Apr 24
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