Frost Dates for Crown Point, IN
In Crown Point, IN, the average last spring frost is around Apr 29 and the average first fall frost around Oct 16, for a growing season of about 171 days. For frost-tender plants, wait until May 14, when the chance of frost drops to 10%.
Based on NOAA 1991–2020 records from the Lowell, IN weather station, 11 miles away, elevation 665 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 14 | Oct 3 |
| 20% | May 8 | Oct 8 |
| 30% | May 4 | Oct 11 |
| 40% | May 1 | Oct 14 |
| 50% | Apr 29 | Oct 16 |
| 60% | Apr 25 | Oct 19 |
| 70% | Apr 22 | Oct 21 |
| 80% | Apr 18 | Oct 24 |
| 90% | Apr 14 | Oct 28 |
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) | May 8 | Oct 6 |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 29 | Oct 16 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Apr 16 | Oct 26 |
Planting calendar for Crown Point
Transplant May 6 – May 20
Transplant May 13 – May 27
Transplant May 13 – May 27
Transplant May 6 – May 20
Sow or transplant May 6 – May 20
Sow or transplant May 6 – May 20
Sow or transplant May 13 – May 27
Sow or transplant Apr 1 – Apr 15
Fall sowing Aug 21 – Sep 18
Fall sowing Aug 21 – Sep 11
Fall sowing Aug 7 – Aug 21
Sow or transplant Apr 1 – Apr 15
Fall sowing Aug 7 – Sep 4
Transplant Apr 15 – Apr 29
Fall sowing Jul 24 – Aug 7
Transplant Apr 8 – Apr 22
Fall sowing Jul 24 – Aug 7
Fall sowing Jul 24 – Aug 7
Fall sowing Sep 4 – Sep 25
Fall sowing Aug 7 – Aug 21
Plant Apr 1 – Apr 15
Based on the average last frost (Apr 29) and first frost (Oct 16). The dashed lines mark those dates. Seed packets list days to maturity; adjust for your varieties.