Frost dates for 47235Freetown, IN
The average last spring frost in Freetown is April 16 and the average first fall frost is October 21, giving a typical growing season of about 187 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 16
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 21
- Growing season
- 187 days
Safer after May 2 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 7 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 165 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 14 · Apr 27 · May 12 | Sep 30 · Oct 12 · Oct 24 | 166 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 2 · Apr 16 · May 2 | Oct 7 · Oct 21 · Nov 1 | 187 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 19 · Apr 2 · Apr 19 | Oct 19 · Nov 1 · Nov 14 | 211 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Freetown
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 16 – May 22 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | May 2 – Jul 1 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Mar 16 – Apr 16 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | May 16 – Jun 16 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Apr 2 – May 1 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | May 16 – Jun 16 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | May 16 – Jul 11 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | May 2 – Jun 16 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 16 – Jun 16 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | May 2 – Aug 3 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | May 2 – Jul 1 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | May 16 – Jun 16 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | May 9 – Jun 1 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 16 – May 1 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Mar 16 – May 16 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 2 – Mar 1 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 2 – May 1 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 26 – Apr 1 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 2 – May 1 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 21 – Jul 1 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 21 – Aug 1 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 16 – Mar 16 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 16 – Apr 16 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 11 – Jul 11 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 11 – Aug 11 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 16 – Jun 1 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 11 – Aug 27 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 9 – Apr 22 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 28 – Sep 1 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 16 – May 6 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 11 – Sep 11 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 2 – Apr 22 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 4 – Aug 11 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 16 – Jun 1 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 11 – Jul 27 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 11 – Nov 11 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 47235 is matched to the NOAA station Seymour 2 N, IN, 19.5 km away, at 570 ft elevation (155 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seymour 2 N, IN (used) | 570 ft | Apr 16 | Oct 21 |
| Columbus, IN | 609 ft | Apr 11 | Oct 25 |
| Oolitic Purdue Ex Fm, IN | 652 ft | Apr 20 | Oct 20 |
| Bloomington Indiana Univ, IN | 830 ft | Apr 15 | Oct 26 |
Frost dates near Freetown
- Kurtz, IN 47249 · last Apr 16, first Oct 21
- Norman, IN 47264 · last Apr 15, first Oct 26
- Brownstown, IN 47220 · last Apr 16, first Oct 21
- Cortland, IN 47228 · last Apr 16, first Oct 21
- Medora, IN 47260 · last Apr 17, first Oct 22
- Vallonia, IN 47281 · last Apr 17, first Oct 22
- Seymour, IN 47274 · last Apr 16, first Oct 21
- Jonesville, IN 47247 · last Apr 16, first Oct 21
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Freetown, IN?
- For ZIP code 47235, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 16, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Seymour 2 N, IN weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 2.
- When is the first frost in Freetown, IN?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 21. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 7, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 47235?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 187 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.