Last frost date in South Bend, Indiana
April 23
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 9.
October 23
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 9.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station S Bend (USC00128437), 2 miles from South Bend, elevation 710 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
This station is also the nearest one for Mishawaka, so its frost dates are the same as South Bend's.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Apr 11 | Apr 23 | May 9 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 9 | Oct 23 | Nov 5 |
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 3 | Oct 12 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 23 | Oct 23 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 12 | Nov 3 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 133
What to plant now in South Bend
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 20 South Bend: April 23
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 20 South Bend: October 23
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
- Elkhart 16 mi · last frost Apr 26
- Plymouth 23 mi · last frost Apr 25
- Michigan City 31 mi · last frost Apr 19
- Warsaw 37 mi · last frost Apr 28
- Columbia City 54 mi · last frost Apr 27
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