Last frost date in Michigan City, Indiana
April 19
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 5; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 3.
October 27
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 14.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Laporte (USC00124837), 9.8 miles from Michigan City, elevation 809 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
This station is also the nearest one for La Porte, so its frost dates are the same as Michigan City's.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Apr 5 | Apr 19 | May 3 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 14 | Oct 27 | Nov 9 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 191
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | Apr 30 | Oct 16 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 19 | Oct 27 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 7 | Nov 7 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 119
What to plant now in Michigan City
- Corn saladSept 15 – Nov 1Now
- Upland cressSept 15 – Nov 1Now
- Rhubarb plantsNov 1 – Dec 1Soon
- Asparagus plantsNov 15 – Jan 1Soon
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 20 Michigan City: April 19
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 30 Michigan City: October 27
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
- Gary 26 mi · last frost Apr 22
- Merrillville 28 mi · last frost Apr 22
- South Bend 31 mi · last frost Apr 23
- Crown Point 32 mi · last frost Apr 29
- Hammond 33 mi · last frost Apr 23