Frost Dates for Saint Paul, IN

Based on data from Greensburg weather station, 9 miles away

Elevation: 856 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 15
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 26
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 21
First Fall Frost October 21

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze April 2
First Fall Hard Freeze November 5
39.43°N, -85.63°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

194 Days April 15 to October 26

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°
29°
High: 36°F
Avg: 29°F
Low: 22°F
Jan
32°
High: 41°F
Avg: 32°F
Low: 24°F
Feb
42°
High: 51°F
Avg: 42°F
Low: 33°F
Mar
54°
High: 64°F
Avg: 54°F
Low: 44°F
Apr
64°
High: 74°F
Avg: 64°F
Low: 55°F
May
73°
High: 82°F
Avg: 73°F
Low: 63°F
Jun
75°
High: 85°F
Avg: 75°F
Low: 66°F
Jul
74°
High: 83°F
Avg: 74°F
Low: 64°F
Aug
68°
High: 78°F
Avg: 68°F
Low: 57°F
Sep
56°
High: 66°F
Avg: 56°F
Low: 46°F
Oct
43°
High: 52°F
Avg: 43°F
Low: 35°F
Nov
34°
High: 41°F
Avg: 34°F
Low: 27°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" 7.5"
4.9"
4.92"
Jan
4.6"
4.58"
Feb
6.1"
6.09"
Mar
6.3"
6.30"
Apr
6.6"
6.61"
May
7.2"
7.17"
Jun
7.5"
7.47"
Jul
7.4"
7.42"
Aug
7.3"
7.31"
Sep
7.3"
7.28"
Oct
6.6"
6.59"
Nov
6.1"
6.10"
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec9.5h10.5h11.5h13h14h15h14.5h13.5h12h11h10h9h
Jan: 8:06 AM – 5:37 PM · 9h 31m
Feb: 7:41 AM – 6:12 PM · 10h 31m
Mar: 8:01 AM – 7:42 PM · 11h 41m
Apr: 7:11 AM – 8:13 PM · 13h 03m
May: 6:33 AM – 8:43 PM · 14h 10m
Jun: 6:19 AM – 9:05 PM · 14h 46m
Jul: 6:32 AM – 9:03 PM · 14h 31m
Aug: 6:60 AM – 8:33 PM · 13h 33m
Sep: 7:29 AM – 7:44 PM · 12h 15m
Oct: 7:59 AM – 6:55 PM · 10h 56m
Nov: 7:33 AM – 5:21 PM · 9h 48m
Dec: 8:01 AM – 5:15 PM · 9h 14m
Daylight Eastern Time (ET) Longest: 14h 47m · Shortest: 9h 13m

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