Frost Dates for Mitchell, IN

Based on data from Oolitic Purdue Ex Fm weather station, 11 miles away

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 20
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. October 20
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 28
First Fall Frost October 14

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze April 7
First Fall Hard Freeze October 30
38.73°N, -86.47°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

183 Days April 20 to October 20

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 6a

Avg. annual minimum: −10 to −5°F (−23 to −21°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°
29°
High: 38°F
Avg: 29°F
Low: 21°F
Jan
33°
High: 43°F
Avg: 33°F
Low: 23°F
Feb
42°
High: 53°F
Avg: 42°F
Low: 31°F
Mar
53°
High: 65°F
Avg: 53°F
Low: 41°F
Apr
63°
High: 74°F
Avg: 63°F
Low: 52°F
May
71°
High: 82°F
Avg: 71°F
Low: 61°F
Jun
74°
High: 85°F
Avg: 74°F
Low: 64°F
Jul
73°
High: 85°F
Avg: 73°F
Low: 62°F
Aug
67°
High: 79°F
Avg: 67°F
Low: 55°F
Sep
55°
High: 67°F
Avg: 55°F
Low: 43°F
Oct
43°
High: 54°F
Avg: 43°F
Low: 33°F
Nov
34°
High: 42°F
Avg: 34°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" 7.6"
4.5"
4.48"
Jan
4.3"
4.25"
Feb
5.7"
5.65"
Mar
6.4"
6.42"
Apr
5.8"
5.75"
May
5.8"
5.85"
Jun
6.7"
6.68"
Jul
7.6"
7.60"
Aug
6.1"
6.10"
Sep
5.9"
5.92"
Oct
5.9"
5.87"
Nov
5.4"
5.39"
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec9.5h10.5h11.5h13h14h14.5h14.5h13.5h12h11h10h9.5h
Jan: 7:13 AM – 4:47 PM · 9h 34m
Feb: 6:44 AM – 5:16 PM · 10h 32m
Mar: 6:09 AM – 5:51 PM · 11h 42m
Apr: 5:29 AM – 6:31 PM · 13h 01m
May: 4:56 AM – 7:04 PM · 14h 07m
Jun: 4:39 AM – 7:21 PM · 14h 43m
Jul: 4:46 AM – 7:14 PM · 14h 28m
Aug: 5:14 AM – 6:46 PM · 13h 31m
Sep: 5:53 AM – 6:07 PM · 12h 14m
Oct: 6:31 AM – 5:29 PM · 10h 57m
Nov: 7:05 AM – 4:55 PM · 9h 50m
Dec: 7:21 AM – 4:39 PM · 9h 17m
Daylight Longest: 14h 44m · Shortest: 9h 16m

Nearby Stations

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