Frost dates for 47874Rosedale, IN
The average last spring frost in Rosedale is April 16 and the average first fall frost is October 18, giving a typical growing season of about 183 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 16
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 18
- Growing season
- 183 days
Safer after May 3 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 4 (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 13 · Apr 28 · May 14 | Sep 25 · Oct 7 · Oct 19 | 160 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 2 · Apr 16 · May 3 | Oct 4 · Oct 18 · Oct 31 | 183 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 20 · Apr 3 · Apr 20 | Oct 13 · Oct 29 · Nov 12 | 205 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Rosedale
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 – Jun 28 |
| 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 8 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | May 2 – Jun 16 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 16 – Jun 16 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | May 2 – Jul 31 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | May 2 – Jun 28 |
| 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 18 – Jun 28 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 18 – Jul 29 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 16 – Mar 16 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 16 – Apr 16 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 8 – Jul 8 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 8 – Aug 8 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 16 – Jun 1 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 8 – Aug 24 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 9 – Apr 22 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 25 – Aug 29 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 16 – May 6 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 8 – Sep 8 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 2 – Apr 22 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 1 – Aug 8 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 16 – Jun 1 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 8 – Jul 24 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 8 – Nov 8 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 47874 is matched to the NOAA station Terre Haute Hulman Rgnl Ap, IN, 19.1 km away, at 575 ft elevation (29 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terre Haute Hulman Rgnl Ap, IN (used) | 575 ft | Apr 16 | Oct 18 |
| Rockville, IN | 689 ft | Apr 30 | Oct 12 |
| Terre Haute Indiana State, IN | 507 ft | Apr 15 | Oct 19 |
| Terre Haute Caa Ap, IN | 575 ft | Apr 14 | Oct 24 |
Frost dates near Rosedale
- Fontanet, IN 47851 · last Apr 16, first Oct 18
- Shepardsville, IN 47880 · last Apr 15, first Oct 19
- Terre Haute, IN 47805 · last Apr 15, first Oct 19
- Clinton, IN 47842 · last Apr 15, first Oct 19
- Mecca, IN 47860 · last Apr 30, first Oct 12
- Bridgeton, IN 47836 · last Apr 30, first Oct 12
- Universal, IN 47884 · last Apr 15, first Oct 19
- New Goshen, IN 47863 · last Apr 21, first Oct 20
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Rosedale, IN?
- For ZIP code 47874, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 16, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Terre Haute Hulman Rgnl Ap, IN weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 3.
- When is the first frost in Rosedale, IN?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 18. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 4, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 47874?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 183 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.