Last frost date in Lawrence, Indiana
April 18
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 3; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 6.
October 26
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 12.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Castleton 2 S (USC00121326), 3.4 miles from Lawrence, elevation 824 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
This station is also the nearest one for McCordsville, so its frost dates are the same as Lawrence's.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Apr 3 | Apr 18 | May 6 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 12 | Oct 26 | Nov 7 |
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 30 | Oct 16 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 18 | Oct 26 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 5 | Nov 5 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 113
What to plant now in Lawrence
- 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 Lawrence: April 18
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 30 Lawrence: October 26
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
- Fishers 7 mi · last frost Apr 21
- Indianapolis 10 mi · last frost Apr 20
- Greenfield 13 mi · last frost Apr 19
- Zionsville 20 mi · last frost Apr 21
- Brownsburg 21 mi · last frost Apr 12