Frost dates for 46158Mooresville, IN
The average last spring frost in Mooresville is April 15 and the average first fall frost is October 26, giving a typical growing season of about 193 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 15
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 26
- Growing season
- 193 days
Safer after May 2 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 13 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 164 days
Frost risk by date
NOAA reports frost dates as probabilities. The middle date is the average (a 50% chance). For spring, the 10% date is a safer planting date: frost after it happens in about 1 year in 10. Light frost (36°F) can damage tender plants; a hard freeze (28°F) kills most annuals.
| Temperature | Last spring: 90% / 50% / 10% chance | First fall: 10% / 50% / 90% chance | Growing season (50%) | Years with at least one |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Apr 11 · Apr 26 · May 12 | Oct 5 · Oct 17 · Oct 28 | 171 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 2 · Apr 15 · May 2 | Oct 13 · Oct 26 · Nov 7 | 193 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 18 · Apr 4 · Apr 21 | Oct 24 · Nov 5 · Nov 21 | 215 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Mooresville
Planting windows from the University of Maryland Extension calendar, shifted to your average frost dates. Use them as a starting point and adjust for seed packet instructions and local conditions.
| Crop | Task | Window |
|---|---|---|
| Tomatoes | Start seeds indoors | Mar 15 – May 21 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | May 1 – Jul 6 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Mar 15 – Apr 15 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | May 15 – Jun 15 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Apr 1 – Apr 30 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | May 15 – Jun 15 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | May 15 – Jul 16 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | May 1 – Jun 15 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 15 – Jun 15 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | May 1 – Aug 8 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | May 1 – Jul 6 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | May 15 – Jun 15 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | May 8 – May 31 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 15 – Apr 30 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Mar 15 – May 15 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 1 – Feb 28 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 1 – Apr 30 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 25 – Mar 31 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 1 – Apr 30 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 26 – Jul 6 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 26 – Aug 6 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 15 – Mar 15 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 15 – Apr 15 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 16 – Jul 16 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 16 – Aug 16 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 15 – May 31 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 16 – Sep 1 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 8 – Apr 21 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 2 – Sep 6 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 15 – May 5 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 16 – Sep 16 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 1 – Apr 21 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 9 – Aug 16 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 15 – May 31 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 16 – Aug 1 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 16 – Nov 16 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 46158 is matched to the NOAA station Indianapolis, IN, 14.8 km away, at 790 ft elevation (88 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis, IN (used) | 790 ft | Apr 15 | Oct 26 |
| Indianapolis Nwfo, IN | 790 ft | Apr 12 | Oct 27 |
| Martinsville 2 Sw, IN | 592 ft | Apr 24 | Oct 15 |
| Indianapolis Eagle Creek Ap, IN | 823 ft | Apr 12 | Oct 29 |
Frost dates near Mooresville
- Brooklyn, IN 46111 · last Apr 24, first Oct 15
- Camby, IN 46113 · last Apr 15, first Oct 26
- West Newton, IN 46183 · last Apr 15, first Oct 26
- Monrovia, IN 46157 · last Apr 15, first Oct 26
- Plainfield, IN 46168 · last Apr 15, first Oct 26
- Indianapolis, IN 46231 · last Apr 15, first Oct 26
- Clayton, IN 46118 · last Apr 15, first Oct 26
- Martinsville, IN 46151 · last Apr 24, first Oct 15
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Mooresville, IN?
- For ZIP code 46158, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 15, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Indianapolis, IN weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 2.
- When is the first frost in Mooresville, IN?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 26. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 13, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 46158?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 193 days long.
- Are these frost dates a forecast?
- No. They are 30-year averages and probabilities from NOAA weather station records. Use them to plan, then watch your local forecast before planting tender crops or leaving them uncovered.