Last frost date in Washington, Indiana
April 10
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by March 27; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after April 27.
October 25
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 11.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Washington 1 W (USC00129253), 2.2 miles from Washington, elevation 482 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Mar 27 | Apr 10 | Apr 27 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 11 | Oct 25 | Nov 7 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 197
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | Apr 22 | Oct 15 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 10 | Oct 25 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Mar 30 | Nov 4 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 90
What to plant now in Washington
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 10 Washington: April 10
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 20 Washington: October 25
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
- Vincennes 19 mi · last frost Apr 11
- Jasper 22 mi · last frost Apr 10
- Bedford 39 mi · last frost Apr 20
- Bloomington 49 mi · last frost Apr 15
- Evansville 51 mi · last frost Mar 29
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