Last frost date in Council Bluffs, Iowa
April 18
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 5; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after April 30.
October 21
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 6.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Omaha Eppley Airfield (USW00014942), 5.7 miles from Council Bluffs, elevation 982 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 5 | Apr 18 | Apr 30 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 6 | Oct 21 | Nov 1 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 185
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | Apr 28 | Oct 10 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 18 | Oct 21 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 8 | Oct 30 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 135
What to plant now in Council Bluffs
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 20 Council Bluffs: April 18
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 20 Council Bluffs: October 21
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
- Carroll 77 mi · last frost Apr 27
- Sioux City 91 mi · last frost Apr 29
- Storm Lake 103 mi · last frost Apr 25
- Le Mars 108 mi · last frost Apr 30
- Urbandale 111 mi · last frost Apr 19
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