Frost dates for 60459Burbank, IL
The average last spring frost in Burbank is April 10 and the average first fall frost is November 1, giving a typical growing season of about 203 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 10
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 1
- Growing season
- 203 days
Safer after Apr 26 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 21 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 3 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 9 · Apr 22 · May 6 | Oct 10 · Oct 22 · Nov 3 | 181 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 30 · Apr 10 · Apr 26 | Oct 21 · Nov 1 · Nov 16 | 203 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 15 · Apr 1 · Apr 14 | Oct 30 · Nov 11 · Nov 26 | 225 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Burbank
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 10 – May 16 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Apr 26 – Jul 12 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Mar 10 – Apr 10 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | May 10 – Jun 10 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 27 – Apr 25 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | May 10 – Jun 10 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | May 10 – Jul 22 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 26 – Jun 10 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 10 – Jun 10 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 26 – Aug 14 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 26 – Jul 12 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | May 10 – Jun 10 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | May 3 – May 26 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 10 – Apr 25 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Mar 10 – May 10 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 27 – Feb 23 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 27 – Apr 25 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 20 – Mar 26 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 27 – Apr 25 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 2 – Jul 12 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 1 – Aug 12 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 10 – Mar 10 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 10 – Apr 10 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 22 – Jul 22 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 22 – Aug 22 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 10 – May 26 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 22 – Sep 7 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 3 – Apr 16 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 8 – Sep 12 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 10 – Apr 30 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 22 – Sep 22 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 27 – Apr 16 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 15 – Aug 22 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 10 – May 26 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 22 – Aug 7 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 22 – Nov 22 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 60459 is matched to the NOAA station Chicago Midway Ap 3Sw, IL, 1 km away, at 620 ft elevation (3 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Midway Ap 3Sw, IL (used) | 620 ft | Apr 10 | Nov 1 |
| Chicago Midway Ap, IL | 612 ft | Apr 11 | Oct 31 |
| Little Red School Hse, IL | 715 ft | Apr 19 | Oct 22 |
| Chicago Northerly Is, IL | 583 ft | Apr 10 | Nov 5 |
Frost dates near Burbank
- Bridgeview, IL 60455 · last Apr 10, first Nov 1
- Hometown, IL 60456 · last Apr 10, first Nov 1
- Oak Lawn, IL 60453 · last Apr 10, first Nov 1
- Chicago, IL 60638 · last Apr 11, first Oct 31
- Chicago Ridge, IL 60415 · last Apr 10, first Nov 1
- Hickory Hills, IL 60457 · last Apr 10, first Nov 1
- Justice, IL 60458 · last Apr 10, first Nov 1
- Summit Argo, IL 60501 · last Apr 11, first Oct 31
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Burbank, IL?
- For ZIP code 60459, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 10, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Chicago Midway Ap 3Sw, IL weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 26.
- When is the first frost in Burbank, IL?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 1. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 21, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 60459?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 203 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.