Last frost date in Richmond, Indiana
April 24
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 10.
October 20
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 7.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Richmond Wtr Wks (USC00127370), 1.7 miles from Richmond, elevation 1,005 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 8 | Apr 24 | May 10 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 7 | Oct 20 | Nov 1 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 180
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | May 3 | Oct 10 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 24 | Oct 20 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 10 | Oct 30 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 117
What to plant now in Richmond
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 20 Richmond: April 24
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 20 Richmond: 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
- Connersville 18 mi · last frost Apr 27
- New Castle 26 mi · last frost Apr 27
- Muncie 37 mi · last frost Apr 16
- Anderson 46 mi · last frost Apr 19
- Greensburg 46 mi · last frost Apr 15
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