Last frost date in Peru, Indiana
April 23
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 8; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 9.
October 21
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 6.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Wabash (USC00129138), 13 miles from Peru, elevation 665 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
This station is also the nearest one for Wabash, so its frost dates are the same as Peru's.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Apr 8 | Apr 23 | May 9 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 6 | Oct 21 | Nov 4 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 181
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | May 4 | Oct 11 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 23 | Oct 21 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 12 | Nov 1 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 131
What to plant now in Peru
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 20 Peru: April 23
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 20 Peru: October 21
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
- Logansport 15 mi · last frost Apr 20
- Kokomo 21 mi · last frost Apr 27
- Marion 26 mi · last frost Apr 26
- Huntington 31 mi · last frost May 1
- Warsaw 36 mi · last frost Apr 28
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