Frost dates for 47984Talbot, IN
The average last spring frost in Talbot is April 25 and the average first fall frost is October 13, giving a typical growing season of about 169 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 25
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 13
- Growing season
- 169 days
Safer after May 12 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Sep 27 (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 22 · May 5 · May 22 | Sep 20 · Oct 3 · Oct 14 | 149 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 13 · Apr 25 · May 12 | Sep 27 · Oct 13 · Oct 25 | 169 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Apr 3 · Apr 15 · Apr 29 | Oct 7 · Oct 22 · Nov 4 | 190 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Talbot
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 23 |
| 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 3 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | May 11 – Jun 25 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 25 – Jun 25 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | May 11 – Jul 26 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | May 11 – Jun 23 |
| 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 13 – Jun 23 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 13 – Jul 24 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 25 – Mar 25 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 25 – Apr 25 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 3 – Jul 3 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 3 – Aug 3 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 25 – Jun 10 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 3 – Aug 19 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 18 – May 1 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 20 – Aug 24 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 25 – May 15 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 3 – Sep 3 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 11 – May 1 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 26 – Aug 3 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 25 – Jun 10 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 3 – Jul 19 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 3 – Nov 3 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 47984 is matched to the NOAA station Boswell 4Wnw, IN, 3.3 km away, at 772 ft elevation (8 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boswell 4Wnw, IN (used) | 772 ft | Apr 25 | Oct 13 |
| Hoopeston, IL | 710 ft | Apr 22 | Oct 19 |
| Kentland, IN | 695 ft | Apr 23 | Oct 14 |
| Attica 2E, IN | 727 ft | Apr 22 | Oct 17 |
Frost dates near Talbot
- Ambia, IN 47917 · last Apr 25, first Oct 13
- Boswell, IN 47921 · last Apr 25, first Oct 13
- Stockland, IL 60967 · last Apr 25, first Oct 13
- Oxford, IN 47971 · last Apr 25, first Oct 13
- Wellington, IL 60973 · last Apr 22, first Oct 19
- Fowler, IN 47944 · last Apr 25, first Oct 13
- Hoopeston, IL 60942 · last Apr 22, first Oct 19
- Pine Village, IN 47975 · last Apr 22, first Oct 17
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Talbot, IN?
- For ZIP code 47984, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 25, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Boswell 4Wnw, IN weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 12.
- When is the first frost in Talbot, IN?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 13. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by September 27, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 47984?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 169 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.