Last frost date in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
April 27
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 11
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by September 25.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Cedar Rapids Muni AP (USW00014990), 5.9 miles from Cedar Rapids, elevation 868 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 27 | May 11 |
| First frost in fall | Sept 25 | Oct 11 | Oct 23 |
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 6 | Oct 1 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 27 | Oct 11 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 16 | Oct 21 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 144
What to plant now in Cedar Rapids
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 30 Cedar Rapids: April 27
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 10 Cedar Rapids: October 11
Planting dates: USDA Home and Garden Bulletin No. 9 (1967), “Suburban and Farm Vegetable Gardens,” tables 4 and 5. How we match the table.
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