Last frost date in Muscatine, Iowa
April 24
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 9; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 9.
October 14
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 1.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Muscatine (USC00135837), 0.8 miles from Muscatine, elevation 549 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 9 | Apr 24 | May 9 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 1 | Oct 14 | Oct 25 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 172
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | May 4 | Oct 4 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 24 | Oct 14 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 13 | Oct 23 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 127
What to plant now in Muscatine
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 20 Muscatine: April 24
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 10 Muscatine: October 14
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
- Davenport 26 mi · last frost Apr 19
- Iowa City 29 mi · last frost Apr 21
- Bettendorf 32 mi · last frost Apr 16
- Burlington 42 mi · last frost Apr 15
- Cedar Rapids 49 mi · last frost Apr 27
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