Frost dates for 62806Albion, IL
The average last spring frost in Albion is April 4 and the average first fall frost is October 28, giving a typical growing season of about 206 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 4
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 28
- Growing season
- 206 days
Safer after Apr 20 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 15 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 157 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 1 · Apr 15 · May 1 | Oct 5 · Oct 20 · Oct 30 | 186 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 20 · Apr 4 · Apr 20 | Oct 15 · Oct 28 · Nov 9 | 206 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 8 · Mar 25 · Apr 9 | Oct 26 · Nov 6 · Nov 22 | 225 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Albion
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 4 – May 10 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Apr 20 – Jul 8 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Mar 4 – Apr 4 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | May 4 – Jun 4 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 21 – Apr 19 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | May 4 – Jun 4 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | May 4 – Jul 18 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 20 – Jun 4 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 4 – Jun 4 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 20 – Aug 10 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 20 – Jul 8 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | May 4 – Jun 4 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 27 – May 20 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 4 – Apr 19 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Mar 4 – May 4 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 21 – Feb 17 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 21 – Apr 19 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 14 – Mar 20 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 21 – Apr 19 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 28 – Jul 8 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 28 – Aug 8 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 4 – Mar 4 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 4 – Apr 4 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 18 – Jul 18 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 18 – Aug 18 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 4 – May 20 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 18 – Sep 3 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 25 – Apr 10 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 4 – Sep 8 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 4 – Apr 24 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 18 – Sep 18 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 21 – Apr 10 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 11 – Aug 18 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 4 – May 20 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 18 – Aug 3 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 18 – Nov 18 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 62806 is matched to the NOAA station Albion, IL, 0.7 km away, at 530 ft elevation (51 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albion, IL (used) | 530 ft | Apr 4 | Oct 28 |
| Grayville, IL | 435 ft | Apr 7 | Oct 25 |
| Fairfield Radio Wfiw, IL | 430 ft | Apr 7 | Oct 26 |
| Mt Carmel, IL | 430 ft | Apr 2 | Oct 31 |
Frost dates near Albion
- Ellery, IL 62833 · last Apr 7, first Oct 26
- Browns, IL 62818 · last Apr 2, first Oct 31
- Bone Gap, IL 62815 · last Apr 2, first Oct 31
- Golden Gate, IL 62843 · last Apr 7, first Oct 26
- Grayville, IL 62844 · last Apr 7, first Oct 25
- Bellmont, IL 62811 · last Apr 2, first Oct 31
- West Salem, IL 62476 · last Apr 15, first Oct 23
- Keensburg, IL 62852 · last Apr 2, first Oct 31
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Albion, IL?
- For ZIP code 62806, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 4, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Albion, IL weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 20.
- When is the first frost in Albion, IL?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 28. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 15, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 62806?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 206 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.