Last frost date in Franklin, Indiana
April 20
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 7; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 7.
October 19
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 7.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Franklin Wwtp (USC00123091), 1.9 miles from Franklin, elevation 720 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
This station is also the nearest one for Bargersville, so its frost dates are the same as Franklin's.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Apr 7 | Apr 20 | May 7 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 7 | Oct 19 | Nov 1 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 180
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | May 1 | Oct 10 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 20 | Oct 19 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 8 | Oct 29 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 117
What to plant now in Franklin
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 20 Franklin: April 20
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 20 Franklin: October 19
Planting dates: USDA Home and Garden Bulletin No. 9 (1967), “Suburban and Farm Vegetable Gardens,” tables 4 and 5. How we match the table.
Nearby in Indiana
- Shelbyville 15 mi · last frost Apr 17
- Indianapolis 20 mi · last frost Apr 20
- Columbus 21 mi · last frost Apr 11
- Martinsville 21 mi · last frost Apr 24
- Plainfield 22 mi · last frost Apr 12