Frost dates for 47613Elberfeld, IN
The average last spring frost in Elberfeld is April 4 and the average first fall frost is October 29, giving a typical growing season of about 206 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 4
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 29
- Growing season
- 206 days
Safer after Apr 19 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 17 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 152 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 16 · May 2 | Oct 8 · Oct 21 · Oct 31 | 183 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 22 · Apr 4 · Apr 19 | Oct 17 · Oct 29 · Nov 11 | 206 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 9 · Mar 25 · Apr 8 | Oct 26 · Nov 8 · Nov 26 | 228 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Elberfeld
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 4 – May 10 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Apr 20 – Jul 9 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Mar 4 – Apr 4 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | May 4 – Jun 4 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 21 – Apr 19 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | May 4 – Jun 4 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | May 4 – Jul 19 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 20 – Jun 4 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 4 – Jun 4 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 20 – Aug 11 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 20 – Jul 9 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | May 4 – Jun 4 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 27 – May 20 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 4 – Apr 19 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Mar 4 – May 4 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 21 – Feb 17 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 21 – Apr 19 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 14 – Mar 20 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 21 – Apr 19 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 29 – Jul 9 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 29 – Aug 9 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 4 – Mar 4 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 4 – Apr 4 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 19 – Jul 19 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 19 – Aug 19 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 4 – May 20 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 19 – Sep 4 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 25 – Apr 10 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 5 – Sep 9 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 4 – Apr 24 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 19 – Sep 19 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 21 – Apr 10 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 12 – Aug 19 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 4 – May 20 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 19 – Aug 4 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 19 – Nov 19 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 47613 is matched to the NOAA station Evansville Regional Ap, IN, 20 km away, at 400 ft elevation (0 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evansville Regional Ap, IN (used) | 400 ft | Apr 4 | Oct 29 |
| Princeton 1 W, IN | 480 ft | Apr 13 | Oct 25 |
| Boonville 1S, IN | 400 ft | Apr 12 | Oct 25 |
| Stendal, IN | 635 ft | Apr 6 | Oct 30 |
Frost dates near Elberfeld
- Buckskin, IN 47647 · last Apr 13, first Oct 25
- Mackey, IN 47654 · last Apr 13, first Oct 25
- Somerville, IN 47683 · last Apr 13, first Oct 25
- Lynnville, IN 47619 · last Apr 12, first Oct 25
- Fort Branch, IN 47648 · last Apr 13, first Oct 25
- Haubstadt, IN 47639 · last Apr 13, first Oct 25
- Evansville, IN 47725 · last Apr 4, first Oct 29
- Francisco, IN 47649 · last Apr 13, first Oct 25
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Elberfeld, IN?
- For ZIP code 47613, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 4, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Evansville Regional Ap, IN weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 19.
- When is the first frost in Elberfeld, IN?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 29. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 17, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 47613?
- 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.