Frost dates for 47320Albany, IN
The average last spring frost in Albany is April 25 and the average first fall frost is October 16, giving a typical growing season of about 173 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 25
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 16
- Growing season
- 173 days
Safer after May 11 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 1 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 174 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 21 · May 5 · May 22 | Sep 22 · Oct 5 · Oct 18 | 151 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 11 · Apr 25 · May 11 | Oct 1 · Oct 16 · Oct 29 | 173 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 31 · Apr 14 · Apr 29 | Oct 13 · Oct 27 · Nov 10 | 195 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Albany
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 25 – May 31 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | May 11 – Jun 26 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Mar 25 – Apr 25 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | May 25 – Jun 25 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Apr 11 – May 10 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | May 25 – Jun 25 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | May 25 – Jul 6 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | May 11 – Jun 25 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 25 – Jun 25 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | May 11 – Jul 29 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | May 11 – Jun 26 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | May 25 – Jun 25 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | May 18 – Jun 10 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 25 – May 10 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Mar 25 – May 25 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 11 – Mar 10 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 11 – May 10 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 7 – Apr 10 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 11 – May 10 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 16 – Jun 26 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 16 – Jul 27 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 25 – Mar 25 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 25 – Apr 25 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 6 – Jul 6 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 6 – Aug 6 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 25 – Jun 10 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 6 – Aug 22 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 18 – May 1 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 23 – Aug 27 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 25 – May 15 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 6 – Sep 6 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 11 – May 1 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 29 – Aug 6 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 25 – Jun 10 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 6 – Jul 22 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 6 – Nov 6 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 47320 is matched to the NOAA station Farmland 5 Nnw, IN, 10.2 km away, at 965 ft elevation (40 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmland 5 Nnw, IN (used) | 965 ft | Apr 25 | Oct 16 |
| Muncie Delaware Co Ap, IN | 937 ft | Apr 16 | Oct 25 |
| Hartford City 4 Ese, IN | 924 ft | Apr 22 | Oct 22 |
| Portland 1 Sw, IN | 910 ft | Apr 28 | Oct 15 |
Frost dates near Albany
- Redkey, IN 47373 · last Apr 25, first Oct 16
- Eaton, IN 47338 · last Apr 22, first Oct 22
- Dunkirk, IN 47336 · last Apr 22, first Oct 22
- Parker City, IN 47368 · last Apr 25, first Oct 16
- Muncie, IN 47303 · last Apr 16, first Oct 25
- Selma, IN 47383 · last Apr 16, first Oct 25
- Farmland, IN 47340 · last Apr 25, first Oct 16
- Ridgeville, IN 47380 · last Apr 25, first Oct 16
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Albany, IN?
- For ZIP code 47320, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 25, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Farmland 5 Nnw, IN weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 11.
- When is the first frost in Albany, IN?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 16. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 1, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 47320?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 173 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.