Frost dates for 60465Palos Hills, IL
The average last spring frost in Palos Hills 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 2 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 Palos Hills
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 60465 is matched to the NOAA station Chicago Midway Ap 3Sw, IL, 5.8 km away, at 620 ft elevation (33 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 |
| Little Red School Hse, IL | 715 ft | Apr 19 | Oct 22 |
| Chicago Midway Ap, IL | 612 ft | Apr 11 | Oct 31 |
| Lisle-Morton Arboretum, IL | 680 ft | Apr 28 | Oct 16 |
Frost dates near Palos Hills
- Hickory Hills, IL 60457 · last Apr 10, first Nov 1
- Worth, IL 60482 · last Apr 10, first Nov 1
- Chicago Ridge, IL 60415 · last Apr 10, first Nov 1
- Palos Park, IL 60464 · last Apr 10, first Nov 1
- Justice, IL 60458 · last Apr 10, first Nov 1
- Bridgeview, IL 60455 · last Apr 10, first Nov 1
- Palos Heights, IL 60463 · last Apr 10, first Nov 1
- Willow Springs, IL 60480 · last Apr 10, first Nov 1
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Palos Hills, IL?
- For ZIP code 60465, 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 Palos Hills, 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 60465?
- 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.