Last frost date in Indianola, Iowa
April 24
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 11; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 8.
October 12
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by September 27.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Indianola 2W (USC00134063), 4.3 miles from Indianola, elevation 924 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 11 | Apr 24 | May 8 |
| First frost in fall | Sept 27 | Oct 12 | Oct 26 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 168
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | May 4 | Oct 2 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 24 | Oct 12 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 14 | Oct 21 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 143
What to plant now in Indianola
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 20 Indianola: April 24
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 10 Indianola: 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
- Des Moines 15 mi · last frost Apr 18
- Urbandale 22 mi · last frost Apr 19
- Ankeny 25 mi · last frost Apr 23
- Pella 34 mi · last frost Apr 20
- Newton 36 mi · last frost Apr 22
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