Frost Dates for Lincoln Park, IL

Based on data from Chicago Northerly Is weather station, 5 miles away

Elevation: 597 ft

Frost Dates

Last Spring Frost (50%) iA 50% chance that the last spring frost has already passed by this date. Most gardeners use this as their primary planting guide. April 10
First Fall Frost (50%) iA 50% chance that the first fall frost has occurred by this date. Plan to harvest or protect tender plants before this date. November 5
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

30% Probability iOnly a 30% chance of frost remaining by this date. Use these dates for a safer planting window, especially for tender plants sensitive to cold.

Last Spring Frost April 17
First Fall Frost November 1

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze April 1
First Fall Hard Freeze November 15
41.92°N, -87.65°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

209 Days April 10 to November 5

USDA Hardiness Zone iHardiness zones indicate which perennial plants can survive winter in your area. For annual vegetables, frost dates and growing season length matter more than hardiness zone.

Zone 6b

Avg. annual minimum: −5 to 0°F (−21 to −18°C)

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Köppen Climate iThe Köppen climate classification system categorizes climates based on temperature and precipitation patterns.

Dfa Hot-Summer Continental

Hot summers and cold winters with year-round precipitation. Moderate growing season supports warm-season crops like tomatoes, peppers, and corn. Winter protection extends the harvest.

Köppen climate map

Temperature

20° 40° 60° 80°
26°
High: 32°F
Avg: 26°F
Low: 20°F
Jan
29°
High: 36°F
Avg: 29°F
Low: 23°F
Feb
38°
High: 45°F
Avg: 38°F
Low: 31°F
Mar
48°
High: 55°F
Avg: 48°F
Low: 40°F
Apr
58°
High: 66°F
Avg: 58°F
Low: 50°F
May
68°
High: 76°F
Avg: 68°F
Low: 60°F
Jun
74°
High: 81°F
Avg: 74°F
Low: 67°F
Jul
74°
High: 80°F
Avg: 74°F
Low: 67°F
Aug
67°
High: 73°F
Avg: 67°F
Low: 60°F
Sep
54°
High: 61°F
Avg: 54°F
Low: 48°F
Oct
42°
High: 49°F
Avg: 42°F
Low: 36°F
Nov
31°
High: 37°F
Avg: 31°F
Low: 25°F
Dec
32°F
28°F
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low Light Frost (32°F) Hard Frost (28°F)

Precipitation

0" 2" 4" 6" 6.4"
2.2"
2.17"
Jan
2.1"
2.11"
Feb
3.2"
3.17"
Mar
4.7"
4.70"
Apr
5.6"
5.64"
May
5.5"
5.47"
Jun
4.8"
4.85"
Jul
6.4"
6.42"
Aug
5.2"
5.22"
Sep
3.7"
3.73"
Oct
3.0"
2.96"
Nov
2.5"
2.55"
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec9.5h10.5h11.5h13h14.5h15h15h13.5h12.5h11h9.5h9h
Jan: 7:21 AM – 4:38 PM · 9h 17m
Feb: 6:54 AM – 5:16 PM · 10h 22m
Mar: 7:10 AM – 6:50 PM · 11h 40m
Apr: 6:17 AM – 7:25 PM · 13h 08m
May: 5:36 AM – 7:58 PM · 14h 22m
Jun: 5:20 AM – 8:21 PM · 15h 02m
Jul: 5:33 AM – 8:19 PM · 14h 45m
Aug: 6:04 AM – 7:45 PM · 13h 42m
Sep: 6:37 AM – 6:53 PM · 12h 16m
Oct: 7:10 AM – 6:01 PM · 10h 50m
Nov: 6:48 AM – 4:23 PM · 9h 35m
Dec: 7:17 AM – 4:15 PM · 8h 58m
Daylight Central Time (CT) Longest: 15h 03m · Shortest: 8h 57m

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