Last frost date in Fort Dodge, 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 9.
October 8
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by September 24.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Ft Dodge 5NNW (USC00132999), 5.3 miles from Fort Dodge, elevation 1,115 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 9 |
| First frost in fall | Sept 24 | Oct 8 | Oct 22 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 162
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | May 6 | Sept 30 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 28 | Oct 8 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 17 | Oct 19 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 157
What to plant now in Fort Dodge
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 30 Fort Dodge: April 28
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 10 Fort Dodge: October 8
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
- Boone 35 mi · last frost Apr 28
- Ames 44 mi · last frost Apr 26
- Carroll 47 mi · last frost Apr 27
- Storm Lake 53 mi · last frost Apr 25
- Ankeny 61 mi · last frost Apr 23
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