Frost dates for 60933Elliott, IL
The average last spring frost in Elliott is April 21 and the average first fall frost is October 17, giving a typical growing season of about 178 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 21
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 17
- Growing season
- 178 days
Safer after May 5 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 5 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 171 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 19 · Apr 30 · May 16 | Sep 24 · Oct 7 · Oct 20 | 158 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 10 · Apr 21 · May 5 | Oct 5 · Oct 17 · Oct 29 | 178 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 30 · Apr 11 · Apr 24 | Oct 15 · Oct 28 · Nov 12 | 200 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Elliott
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 21 – May 27 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | May 7 – Jun 27 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Mar 21 – Apr 21 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | May 21 – Jun 21 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Apr 7 – May 6 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | May 21 – Jun 21 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | May 21 – Jul 7 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | May 7 – Jun 21 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 21 – Jun 21 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | May 7 – Jul 30 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | May 7 – Jun 27 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | May 21 – Jun 21 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | May 14 – Jun 6 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 21 – May 6 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Mar 21 – May 21 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 7 – Mar 6 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 7 – May 6 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 3 – Apr 6 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 7 – May 6 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 17 – Jun 27 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 17 – Jul 28 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 21 – Mar 21 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 21 – Apr 21 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 7 – Jul 7 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 7 – Aug 7 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 21 – Jun 6 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 7 – Aug 23 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 14 – Apr 27 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 24 – Aug 28 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 21 – May 11 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 7 – Sep 7 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 7 – Apr 27 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 30 – Aug 7 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 21 – Jun 6 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 7 – Jul 23 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 7 – Nov 7 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 60933 is matched to the NOAA station Gibson City, IL, 8 km away, at 750 ft elevation (28 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gibson City, IL (used) | 750 ft | Apr 21 | Oct 17 |
| Paxton 2 Wsw, IL | 758 ft | Apr 23 | Oct 12 |
| Rantoul, IL | 740 ft | Apr 21 | Oct 18 |
| Piper City, IL | 670 ft | Apr 25 | Oct 20 |
Frost dates near Elliott
- Gibson City, IL 60936 · last Apr 21, first Oct 17
- Melvin, IL 60952 · last Apr 21, first Oct 17
- Paxton, IL 60957 · last Apr 23, first Oct 12
- Ludlow, IL 60949 · last Apr 21, first Oct 18
- Sibley, IL 61773 · last Apr 21, first Oct 17
- Loda, IL 60948 · last Apr 23, first Oct 12
- Dewey, IL 61840 · last Apr 21, first Oct 18
- Foosland, IL 61845 · last Apr 21, first Oct 17
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Elliott, IL?
- For ZIP code 60933, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 21, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Gibson City, IL weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 5.
- When is the first frost in Elliott, IL?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 17. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 5, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 60933?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 178 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.