Last frost date in Muncie, Indiana
April 16
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 1; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 2.
October 25
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 9.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Muncie Delaware Co AP (USW00094895), 2.4 miles from Muncie, elevation 937 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
This station is also the nearest one for Yorktown, so its frost dates are the same as Muncie's.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Apr 1 | Apr 16 | May 2 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 9 | Oct 25 | Nov 6 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 190
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | Apr 28 | Oct 12 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 16 | Oct 25 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 3 | Nov 5 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 119
What to plant now in Muncie
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 20 Muncie: April 16
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 20 Muncie: 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
- Anderson 17 mi · last frost Apr 19
- New Castle 19 mi · last frost Apr 27
- Marion 28 mi · last frost Apr 26
- Greenfield 34 mi · last frost Apr 19
- Fishers 34 mi · last frost Apr 21
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