Lawrenceburg, IN frost dates
Last spring frostApr 13median date
First fall frostOct 31median date
Growing season201 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone6bZone 6b
How Lawrenceburg compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Lawrenceburg falls between March 31 and May 2, a 32-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 17 and November 13.
- The median last frost is 9 days earlier than the Indiana median of Apr 22.
- Its 201-day growing season is longer than 89% of the 733 Indiana places with a regular frost season (state median 182 days).
- The last frost is 9 days earlier than the zone 6b median of Apr 22. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 6b chart.
- The weather station records an average of 101 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Cincinnati, OH, 31 km away, the last frost here is 4 days earlier than there and the growing season is 9 days longer.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | March 31 |
| 50% (median) | April 13 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | May 2 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 17 |
| 50% (median) | October 31 |
| 90% (late) | November 13 |
Frost here means 32°F (0°C). A median date means half of years have their last frost earlier and half later.
Planting calendar for Lawrenceburg, IN
Lawrenceburg, IN frost dates — last frost Apr 13, first frost Oct 31, zone 6b. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Jan 19 to Feb 2Transplant outside: Mar 16 to Mar 30
Start indoors: Feb 2 to Feb 16Transplant outside: Apr 27 to May 11
Start indoors: Feb 2 to Feb 16Transplant outside: Apr 27 to May 11
Start indoors: Feb 16 to Mar 2Transplant outside: Apr 20 to May 4
Start indoors: Feb 16 to Mar 2Transplant outside: Mar 23 to Apr 6Sow outdoors: Mar 16 to Apr 20Plant for fall: Sep 5 to Oct 3
Start indoors: Feb 16 to Mar 2Transplant outside: Mar 16 to Mar 30Sow outdoors: Mar 16 to Mar 30Plant for fall: Aug 22 to Sep 12
Start indoors: Feb 16 to Mar 2Transplant outside: Mar 30 to Apr 13Plant for fall: Jul 25 to Aug 15
Start indoors: Feb 16 to Mar 2Transplant outside: Mar 23 to Apr 6Plant for fall: Jul 25 to Aug 15
Start indoors: Feb 16 to Mar 2Transplant outside: Mar 30 to Apr 13Plant for fall: Jul 25 to Aug 15
Start indoors: Mar 2 to Mar 16Transplant outside: May 4 to May 18Sow outdoors: May 4 to May 18
Start indoors: Mar 2 to Mar 16Transplant outside: Apr 20 to May 4
Sow outdoors: Mar 2 to Mar 23Plant for fall: Aug 8 to Aug 29
Sow outdoors: Mar 2 to Mar 23Plant for fall: Sep 5 to Sep 26
Sow outdoors: Mar 9 to Apr 20Plant for fall: Sep 19 to Oct 10
Start indoors: Mar 16 to Mar 23Transplant outside: Apr 27 to May 4Sow outdoors: Apr 20 to May 4Plant for fall: Aug 15 to Aug 29
Start indoors: Mar 16 to Mar 23Sow outdoors: Apr 20 to May 4Plant for fall: Aug 22 to Sep 5
Start indoors: Mar 16 to Mar 23Sow outdoors: Apr 20 to May 4
Start indoors: Mar 16 to Mar 23Transplant outside: Apr 27 to May 11
Sow outdoors: Mar 23 to Apr 20Plant for fall: Aug 8 to Aug 22
Sow outdoors: Mar 23 to Apr 20Plant for fall: Aug 22 to Sep 5
Sow outdoors: Mar 23 to Apr 13
Sow outdoors: Mar 30 to Apr 27Plant for fall: Aug 22 to Sep 5
Sow outdoors: Mar 30 to Apr 20Plant for fall: Sep 5 to Sep 26
Sow outdoors: Apr 20 to May 11Plant for fall: Aug 15 to Aug 29
Sow outdoors: Apr 20 to May 4
Transplant outside: Apr 27 to May 18
Plant for fall: Oct 17 to Nov 21
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Lawrenceburg, IN
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Jan 19 – Feb 2 | Mar 16 – Mar 30 | — | — |
| Peppers | Feb 2 – Feb 16 | Apr 27 – May 11 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Feb 2 – Feb 16 | Apr 27 – May 11 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Feb 16 – Mar 2 | Apr 20 – May 4 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Feb 16 – Mar 2 | Mar 23 – Apr 6 | Mar 16 – Apr 20 | Sep 5 – Oct 3 |
| Kale | Feb 16 – Mar 2 | Mar 16 – Mar 30 | Mar 16 – Mar 30 | Aug 22 – Sep 12 |
| Broccoli | Feb 16 – Mar 2 | Mar 30 – Apr 13 | — | Jul 25 – Aug 15 |
| Cabbage | Feb 16 – Mar 2 | Mar 23 – Apr 6 | — | Jul 25 – Aug 15 |
| Cauliflower | Feb 16 – Mar 2 | Mar 30 – Apr 13 | — | Jul 25 – Aug 15 |
| Okra | Mar 2 – Mar 16 | May 4 – May 18 | May 4 – May 18 | — |
| Basil | Mar 2 – Mar 16 | Apr 20 – May 4 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Mar 2 – Mar 23 | Aug 8 – Aug 29 |
| Spinach | — | — | Mar 2 – Mar 23 | Sep 5 – Sep 26 |
| Radishes | — | — | Mar 9 – Apr 20 | Sep 19 – Oct 10 |
| Cucumbers | Mar 16 – Mar 23 | Apr 27 – May 4 | Apr 20 – May 4 | Aug 15 – Aug 29 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Mar 16 – Mar 23 | — | Apr 20 – May 4 | Aug 22 – Sep 5 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Mar 16 – Mar 23 | — | Apr 20 – May 4 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Mar 16 – Mar 23 | Apr 27 – May 11 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Mar 23 – Apr 20 | Aug 8 – Aug 22 |
| Beets | — | — | Mar 23 – Apr 20 | Aug 22 – Sep 5 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Mar 23 – Apr 13 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Mar 30 – Apr 27 | Aug 22 – Sep 5 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Mar 30 – Apr 20 | Sep 5 – Sep 26 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Apr 20 – May 11 | Aug 15 – Aug 29 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Apr 20 – May 4 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Apr 27 – May 18 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Oct 17 – Nov 21 |
Dates come from the median frost dates and common extension-service timing. Adjust for your soil temperature, microclimate and the varieties you grow.
About these dates
Based on 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals for the Cincinnati-Fernbank, OH weather station, 15 km away (elevation 499 ft (152 m)).
Frost dates near Lawrenceburg
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- Moores Hill Apr 30 · Oct 16
- West Harrison Apr 20 · Oct 21
- New Trenton Apr 20 · Oct 21
- Rising Sun Apr 23 · Oct 21
- Sunman Apr 30 · Oct 16
- Dillsboro Apr 30 · Oct 16
- Milan Apr 30 · Oct 16
- Cedar Grove Apr 20 · Oct 21
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Lawrenceburg, IN?
The median last spring frost in Lawrenceburg, IN is April 13. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after May 2, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Lawrenceburg, IN?
The median first fall frost is October 31, with about a 10% chance of frost before October 17.
How long is the growing season in Lawrenceburg, IN?
About 201 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Lawrenceburg, IN?
Lawrenceburg, IN is in USDA hardiness zone 6b.