Frost dates for Farmland 5 NNW, IN
At Farmland 5 NNW, the median last spring frost (32°F) is Apr 25 and the median first fall frost is Oct 16, for a typical growing season of 173 days. For a 90% chance that the last frost has passed, wait until May 11. Nearby ZIP codes are in USDA hardiness zone 6a.
- Apr 25Last spring frost (median)50% chance of 32°F after this date
- May 11Safer planting date10% chance of 32°F after this date
- Oct 16First fall frost (median)50% chance of 32°F by this date
- 173 daysGrowing season (median)between 32°F freezes
Last spring frost dates
The chance that the temperature drops to the threshold after each date.
| Temperature | 90% chance later | 50% chance later | 10% chance later |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | Apr 21 | May 5 | May 22 |
| 32°F | Apr 11 | Apr 25 | May 11 |
| 28°F | Mar 31 | Apr 14 | Apr 29 |
| 24°F | Mar 18 | Apr 2 | Apr 17 |
First fall frost dates
The chance that the temperature has dropped to the threshold by each date.
| Temperature | 10% chance by | 50% chance by | 90% chance by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | Sep 22 | Oct 5 | Oct 18 |
| 32°F | Oct 1 | Oct 16 | Oct 29 |
| 28°F | Oct 13 | Oct 27 | Nov 10 |
| 24°F | Oct 24 | Nov 7 | Nov 26 |
Growing season length
Days between the last spring and first fall freeze, as the length reached in 9, 5 and 1 out of 10 years.
| Temperature | 9 in 10 years at least | 5 in 10 years at least | 1 in 10 years at least |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | 131 days | 151 days | 171 days |
| 32°F | 151 days | 173 days | 191 days |
| 28°F | 175 days | 195 days | 216 days |
| 24°F | 197 days | 219 days | 242 days |
Chance of a freeze in any year
| Temperature | Chance per year |
|---|---|
| 36°F | 100% |
| 32°F | 100% |
| 28°F | 100% |
| 24°F | 100% |
ZIP codes whose closest station is this one
| ZIP | Hardiness zone | Avg. extreme low | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47340 | 6a | -10 to -5°F | 8 km |
| 47368 | 6a | -10 to -5°F | 9 km |
| 47380 | 6a | -10 to -5°F | 9 km |
| 47373 | 6a | -10 to -5°F | 10 km |
| 47320 | 6a | -10 to -5°F | 11 km |
Not the official USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map. Zones shown here are the values published in the USDA-ARS / Oregon State University PRISM Group 2023 ZIP code tables, shown unaltered. For the official interactive map, visit planthardiness.ars.usda.gov.
About this station
- NOAA station ID USC00122825, at 40.2539, -85.1483, elevation 294 m (965 ft).
- Data quality: Standard (24+ years of data), 28 years of freeze data.
- Average days per year at or below 32°F: 130.
- Frost risk changes over short distances. Valleys and low spots freeze earlier than hillsides and city centers.
Nearby weather stations
- Muncie Delaware Co Airport (21 km)
- Winchester Airport 3 E (21 km)
- Portland 1 SW (22 km)
- Hartford City 4 ESE (23 km)
- Cambridge City 3 N (43 km)
- New Castle 3 SW (45 km)
- Berne Wastewater Plant (50 km)
- Richmond Wtr Wks (50 km)
Sources
- NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, annual/seasonal normals by station (version 1.0.1), file dated June 27, 2023; documentation.
- USDA Agricultural Research Service and PRISM Group, Oregon State University, 2023 Plant Hardiness Zone Map ZIP code tables (CONUS, Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico), files dated November 17, 2023. Data © PRISM Group, Oregon State University, https://prism.oregonstate.edu, accessed November 1, 2026. Official map: planthardiness.ars.usda.gov.
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer ZIP Code Tabulation Areas file, dated August 30, 2024 (ZIP centroids used to find the nearest station).
Freeze dates are 30-year probabilities, not forecasts. Check your local forecast before planting tender plants.