Frost dates for 52075Springbrook, IA
The average last spring frost in Springbrook is April 25 and the average first fall frost is October 16, giving a typical growing season of about 172 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 25
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 16
- Growing season
- 172 days
Safer after May 11 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 1 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 176 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 21 · May 5 · May 20 | Sep 23 · Oct 5 · Oct 19 | 152 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 10 · Apr 25 · May 11 | Oct 1 · Oct 16 · Oct 29 | 172 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Apr 1 · Apr 13 · May 2 | Oct 13 · Oct 27 · Nov 8 | 195 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Springbrook
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 26 |
| 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 6 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | May 11 – Jun 25 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 25 – Jun 25 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | May 11 – Jul 29 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | May 11 – Jun 26 |
| 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 16 – Jun 26 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 16 – Jul 27 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 25 – Mar 25 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 25 – Apr 25 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 6 – Jul 6 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 6 – Aug 6 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 25 – Jun 10 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 6 – Aug 22 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 18 – May 1 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 23 – Aug 27 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 25 – May 15 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 6 – Sep 6 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 11 – May 1 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 29 – Aug 6 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 25 – Jun 10 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 6 – Jul 22 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 6 – Nov 6 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 52075 is matched to the NOAA station Bellevue L&D 12, IA, 11.6 km away, at 603 ft elevation (204 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellevue L&D 12, IA (used) | 603 ft | Apr 25 | Oct 16 |
| Maquoketa, IA | 668 ft | Apr 25 | Oct 14 |
| Elizabeth, IL | 675 ft | May 1 | Oct 9 |
| Galena, IL | 822 ft | Apr 26 | Oct 15 |
Frost dates near Springbrook
- Andrew, IA 52030 · last Apr 25, first Oct 14
- Spragueville, IA 52074 · last Apr 25, first Oct 14
- Bellevue, IA 52031 · last Apr 25, first Oct 16
- Miles, IA 52064 · last Apr 25, first Oct 16
- Preston, IA 52069 · last Apr 25, first Oct 14
- Saint Donatus, IA 52071 · last Apr 25, first Oct 16
- Maquoketa, IA 52060 · last Apr 25, first Oct 14
- La Motte, IA 52054 · last Apr 28, first Oct 11
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Springbrook, IA?
- For ZIP code 52075, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 25, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Bellevue L&D 12, IA weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 11.
- When is the first frost in Springbrook, IA?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 16. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 1, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 52075?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 172 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.