Last frost date in Boone, Iowa
April 28
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 13; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 11.
October 12
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by September 28.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Boone (USC00130807), 1.1 miles from Boone, elevation 1,035 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 13 | Apr 28 | May 11 |
| First frost in fall | Sept 28 | Oct 12 | Oct 25 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 165
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | May 7 | Oct 1 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 28 | Oct 12 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 16 | Oct 22 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 153
What to plant now in Boone
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 30 Boone: April 28
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 10 Boone: October 12
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 Iowa
- Ames 13 mi · last frost Apr 26
- Ankeny 26 mi · last frost Apr 23
- Urbandale 29 mi · last frost Apr 19
- Fort Dodge 35 mi · last frost Apr 28
- Des Moines 36 mi · last frost Apr 18
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