Last frost date in East Moline, Illinois
April 16
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 2; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after April 30.
October 25
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 11.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Le Claire L&d 14 (USC00134705), 3.8 miles from East Moline, elevation 577 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Apr 2 | Apr 16 | Apr 30 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 11 | Oct 25 | Nov 6 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 190
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | Apr 27 | Oct 15 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 16 | Oct 25 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 6 | Nov 2 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 126
What to plant now in East Moline
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 20 East Moline: April 16
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 20 East Moline: October 25
Planting dates: USDA Home and Garden Bulletin No. 9 (1967), “Suburban and Farm Vegetable Gardens,” tables 4 and 5. How we match the table.