Frost Dates for Elk Grove Village, IL
In Elk Grove Village, IL, the average last spring frost is around Apr 16 and the average first fall frost around Oct 28, for a growing season of about 193 days. For frost-tender plants, wait until May 1, when the chance of frost drops to 10%.
Based on NOAA 1991–2020 records from the Chicago Ohare Intl. Airport, IL weather station, 3 miles away, elevation 658 ft. Frost can come earlier in low spots and valleys and later near cities and large lakes.
Frost probability by date
Chance of a 32°F frost after the spring date, or before the fall date.
| Chance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|
| 10% | May 1 | Oct 15 |
| 20% | Apr 26 | Oct 20 |
| 30% | Apr 22 | Oct 24 |
| 40% | Apr 19 | Oct 26 |
| 50% | Apr 16 | Oct 28 |
| 60% | Apr 14 | Oct 31 |
| 70% | Apr 11 | Nov 3 |
| 80% | Apr 8 | Nov 5 |
| 90% | Apr 3 | Nov 11 |
Light frost vs. hard freeze
Average (50%) dates for each temperature. Tender plants are damaged at 36°F; most hardy crops survive until 28°F.
| Temperature | Last in spring | First in fall |
|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Apr 29 | Oct 18 |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 16 | Oct 28 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Apr 5 | Nov 7 |
Planting calendar for Elk Grove Village
Transplant Apr 23 – May 7
Transplant Apr 30 – May 14
Transplant Apr 30 – May 14
Transplant Apr 23 – May 7
Sow or transplant Apr 23 – May 7
Sow or transplant Apr 23 – May 7
Sow or transplant Apr 30 – May 14
Sow or transplant Mar 19 – Apr 2
Fall sowing Sep 2 – Sep 30
Fall sowing Sep 2 – Sep 23
Fall sowing Aug 19 – Sep 2
Sow or transplant Mar 19 – Apr 2
Fall sowing Aug 19 – Sep 16
Transplant Apr 2 – Apr 16
Fall sowing Aug 5 – Aug 19
Transplant Mar 26 – Apr 9
Fall sowing Aug 5 – Aug 19
Fall sowing Aug 5 – Aug 19
Fall sowing Sep 16 – Oct 7
Fall sowing Aug 19 – Sep 2
Plant Mar 19 – Apr 2
Based on the average last frost (Apr 16) and first frost (Oct 28). The dashed lines mark those dates. Seed packets list days to maturity; adjust for your varieties.