Last frost date in Pella, Iowa
April 20
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 6; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 4.
October 19
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 1.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Knoxville (USC00134502), 11 miles from Pella, elevation 895 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 6 | Apr 20 | May 4 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 1 | Oct 19 | Nov 1 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 180
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | Apr 30 | Oct 7 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 20 | Oct 19 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 10 | Oct 29 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 133
What to plant now in Pella
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 20 Pella: April 20
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 20 Pella: October 19
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
- Oskaloosa 16 mi · last frost Apr 21
- Newton 21 mi · last frost Apr 22
- Indianola 34 mi · last frost Apr 24
- Ottumwa 37 mi · last frost Apr 23
- Des Moines 38 mi · last frost Apr 18
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