Frost dates for 47529Elnora, IN
The average last spring frost in Elnora is April 9 and the average first fall frost is October 25, giving a typical growing season of about 197 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 9
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 25
- Growing season
- 197 days
Safer after Apr 25 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 12 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 158 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 6 · Apr 21 · May 6 | Oct 1 · Oct 15 · Oct 28 | 175 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 27 · Apr 9 · Apr 25 | Oct 12 · Oct 25 · Nov 7 | 197 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 13 · Mar 31 · Apr 15 | Oct 22 · Nov 4 · Nov 22 | 219 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Elnora
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 9 – May 15 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Apr 25 – Jul 5 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Mar 9 – Apr 9 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | May 9 – Jun 9 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 26 – Apr 24 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | May 9 – Jun 9 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | May 9 – Jul 15 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 25 – Jun 9 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 9 – Jun 9 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 25 – Aug 7 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 25 – Jul 5 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | May 9 – Jun 9 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | May 2 – May 25 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 9 – Apr 24 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Mar 9 – May 9 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 26 – Feb 22 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 26 – Apr 24 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 19 – Mar 25 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 26 – Apr 24 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 25 – Jul 5 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 25 – Aug 5 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 9 – Mar 9 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 9 – Apr 9 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 15 – Jul 15 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 15 – Aug 15 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 9 – May 25 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 15 – Aug 31 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 2 – Apr 15 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 1 – Sep 5 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 9 – Apr 29 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 15 – Sep 15 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 26 – Apr 15 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 8 – Aug 15 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 9 – May 25 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 15 – Jul 31 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 15 – Nov 15 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 47529 is matched to the NOAA station Elnora, IN, 1 km away, at 480 ft elevation (2 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elnora, IN (used) | 480 ft | Apr 9 | Oct 25 |
| Freelandville, IN | 550 ft | Apr 9 | Oct 30 |
| Crane Nsa, IN | 730 ft | Apr 9 | Oct 31 |
| Washington 1 W, IN | 482 ft | Apr 10 | Oct 25 |
Frost dates near Elnora
- Newberry, IN 47449 · last Apr 9, first Oct 31
- Plainville, IN 47568 · last Apr 10, first Oct 25
- Sandborn, IN 47578 · last Apr 9, first Oct 30
- Lyons, IN 47443 · last Apr 9, first Oct 30
- Odon, IN 47562 · last Apr 9, first Oct 31
- Westphalia, IN 47596 · last Apr 9, first Oct 30
- Crane, IN 47522 · last Apr 9, first Oct 31
- Scotland, IN 47457 · last Apr 9, first Oct 31
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Elnora, IN?
- For ZIP code 47529, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 9, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Elnora, IN weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 25.
- When is the first frost in Elnora, IN?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 25. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 12, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 47529?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 197 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.