Last frost date in Burlington, Iowa
April 15
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 2; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 1.
October 20
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 6.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Burlington Muni AP (USW00014931), 1.6 miles from Burlington, elevation 692 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 2 | Apr 15 | May 1 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 6 | Oct 20 | Nov 1 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 187
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | Apr 28 | Oct 11 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 15 | Oct 20 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 5 | Oct 31 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 119
What to plant now in Burlington
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 10 Burlington: April 15
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 20 Burlington: 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 Iowa
- Muscatine 42 mi · last frost Apr 24
- Davenport 58 mi · last frost Apr 19
- Iowa City 62 mi · last frost Apr 21
- Bettendorf 62 mi · last frost Apr 16
- Ottumwa 69 mi · last frost Apr 23
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