Frost dates for 47585Stendal, IN
The average last spring frost in Stendal is April 6 and the average first fall frost is October 30, giving a typical growing season of about 206 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 6
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 30
- Growing season
- 206 days
Safer after Apr 23 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 16 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 155 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 3 · Apr 18 · May 3 | Oct 7 · Oct 20 · Nov 1 | 184 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 21 · Apr 6 · Apr 23 | Oct 16 · Oct 30 · Nov 15 | 206 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 9 · Mar 28 · Apr 13 | Oct 27 · Nov 9 · Nov 30 | 228 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Stendal
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 6 – May 12 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Apr 22 – Jul 10 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Mar 6 – Apr 6 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | May 6 – Jun 6 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 23 – Apr 21 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | May 6 – Jun 6 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | May 6 – Jul 20 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 22 – Jun 6 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 6 – Jun 6 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 22 – Aug 12 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 22 – Jul 10 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | May 6 – Jun 6 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 29 – May 22 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 6 – Apr 21 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Mar 6 – May 6 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 23 – Feb 19 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 23 – Apr 21 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 16 – Mar 22 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 23 – Apr 21 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 30 – Jul 10 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 30 – Aug 10 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 6 – Mar 6 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 6 – Apr 6 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 20 – Jul 20 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 20 – Aug 20 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 6 – May 22 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 20 – Sep 5 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 27 – Apr 12 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 6 – Sep 10 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 6 – Apr 26 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 20 – Sep 20 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 23 – Apr 12 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 13 – Aug 20 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 6 – May 22 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 20 – Aug 5 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 20 – Nov 20 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 47585 is matched to the NOAA station Stendal, IN, 4 km away, at 635 ft elevation (172 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stendal, IN (used) | 635 ft | Apr 6 | Oct 30 |
| Petersburg 61 Brg, IN | 472 ft | Apr 20 | Oct 22 |
| Saint Meinrad, IN | 510 ft | Apr 11 | Oct 26 |
| Boonville 1S, IN | 400 ft | Apr 12 | Oct 25 |
Frost dates near Stendal
- Holland, IN 47541 · last Apr 6, first Oct 30
- Velpen, IN 47590 · last Apr 6, first Oct 30
- Spurgeon, IN 47584 · last Apr 6, first Oct 30
- Winslow, IN 47598 · last Apr 20, first Oct 22
- Huntingburg, IN 47542 · last Apr 11, first Oct 26
- Dale, IN 47523 · last Apr 11, first Oct 26
- Ireland, IN 47545 · last Apr 20, first Oct 22
- Tennyson, IN 47637 · last Apr 12, first Oct 25
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Stendal, IN?
- For ZIP code 47585, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 6, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Stendal, IN weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 23.
- When is the first frost in Stendal, IN?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 30. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 16, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 47585?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 206 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.