Syracuse, IN frost dates
Last spring frostApr 24median date
First fall frostOct 24median date
Growing season183 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone6aZone 6a
How Syracuse compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Syracuse falls between April 9 and May 10, a 31-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 12 and November 6.
- The median last frost is 2 days later than the Indiana median of Apr 22.
- Its 183-day growing season is longer than 50% of the 733 Indiana places with a regular frost season (state median 182 days).
- The last frost is 5 days earlier than the zone 6a median of Apr 29. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 6a chart.
- The weather station records an average of 126 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Elkhart, IN, 37 km away, the last frost here is 2 days earlier than there and the growing season is 5 days longer.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | April 9 |
| 50% (median) | April 24 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | May 10 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 12 |
| 50% (median) | October 24 |
| 90% (late) | November 6 |
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 Syracuse, IN
Syracuse, IN frost dates — last frost Apr 24, first frost Oct 24, zone 6a. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Jan 30 to Feb 13Transplant outside: Mar 27 to Apr 10
Start indoors: Feb 13 to Feb 27Transplant outside: May 8 to May 22
Start indoors: Feb 13 to Feb 27Transplant outside: May 8 to May 22
Start indoors: Feb 27 to Mar 13Transplant outside: May 1 to May 15
Start indoors: Feb 27 to Mar 13Transplant outside: Apr 3 to Apr 17Sow outdoors: Mar 27 to May 1Plant for fall: Aug 29 to Sep 26
Start indoors: Feb 27 to Mar 13Transplant outside: Mar 27 to Apr 10Sow outdoors: Mar 27 to Apr 10Plant for fall: Aug 15 to Sep 5
Start indoors: Feb 27 to Mar 13Transplant outside: Apr 10 to Apr 24Plant for fall: Jul 18 to Aug 8
Start indoors: Feb 27 to Mar 13Transplant outside: Apr 3 to Apr 17Plant for fall: Jul 18 to Aug 8
Start indoors: Feb 27 to Mar 13Transplant outside: Apr 10 to Apr 24Plant for fall: Jul 18 to Aug 8
Start indoors: Mar 13 to Mar 27Transplant outside: May 15 to May 29Sow outdoors: May 15 to May 29
Start indoors: Mar 13 to Mar 27Transplant outside: May 1 to May 15
Sow outdoors: Mar 13 to Apr 3Plant for fall: Aug 1 to Aug 22
Sow outdoors: Mar 13 to Apr 3Plant for fall: Aug 29 to Sep 19
Sow outdoors: Mar 20 to May 1Plant for fall: Sep 12 to Oct 3
Start indoors: Mar 27 to Apr 3Transplant outside: May 8 to May 15Sow outdoors: May 1 to May 15Plant for fall: Aug 8 to Aug 22
Start indoors: Mar 27 to Apr 3Sow outdoors: May 1 to May 15Plant for fall: Aug 15 to Aug 29
Start indoors: Mar 27 to Apr 3Sow outdoors: May 1 to May 15
Start indoors: Mar 27 to Apr 3Transplant outside: May 8 to May 22
Sow outdoors: Apr 3 to May 1Plant for fall: Aug 1 to Aug 15
Sow outdoors: Apr 3 to May 1Plant for fall: Aug 15 to Aug 29
Sow outdoors: Apr 3 to Apr 24
Sow outdoors: Apr 10 to May 8Plant for fall: Aug 15 to Aug 29
Sow outdoors: Apr 10 to May 1Plant for fall: Aug 29 to Sep 19
Sow outdoors: May 1 to May 22Plant for fall: Aug 8 to Aug 22
Sow outdoors: May 1 to May 15
Transplant outside: May 8 to May 29
Plant for fall: Oct 10 to Nov 14
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Syracuse, IN
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Jan 30 – Feb 13 | Mar 27 – Apr 10 | — | — |
| Peppers | Feb 13 – Feb 27 | May 8 – May 22 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Feb 13 – Feb 27 | May 8 – May 22 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Feb 27 – Mar 13 | May 1 – May 15 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Feb 27 – Mar 13 | Apr 3 – Apr 17 | Mar 27 – May 1 | Aug 29 – Sep 26 |
| Kale | Feb 27 – Mar 13 | Mar 27 – Apr 10 | Mar 27 – Apr 10 | Aug 15 – Sep 5 |
| Broccoli | Feb 27 – Mar 13 | Apr 10 – Apr 24 | — | Jul 18 – Aug 8 |
| Cabbage | Feb 27 – Mar 13 | Apr 3 – Apr 17 | — | Jul 18 – Aug 8 |
| Cauliflower | Feb 27 – Mar 13 | Apr 10 – Apr 24 | — | Jul 18 – Aug 8 |
| Okra | Mar 13 – Mar 27 | May 15 – May 29 | May 15 – May 29 | — |
| Basil | Mar 13 – Mar 27 | May 1 – May 15 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Mar 13 – Apr 3 | Aug 1 – Aug 22 |
| Spinach | — | — | Mar 13 – Apr 3 | Aug 29 – Sep 19 |
| Radishes | — | — | Mar 20 – May 1 | Sep 12 – Oct 3 |
| Cucumbers | Mar 27 – Apr 3 | May 8 – May 15 | May 1 – May 15 | Aug 8 – Aug 22 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Mar 27 – Apr 3 | — | May 1 – May 15 | Aug 15 – Aug 29 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Mar 27 – Apr 3 | — | May 1 – May 15 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Mar 27 – Apr 3 | May 8 – May 22 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Apr 3 – May 1 | Aug 1 – Aug 15 |
| Beets | — | — | Apr 3 – May 1 | Aug 15 – Aug 29 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Apr 3 – Apr 24 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Apr 10 – May 8 | Aug 15 – Aug 29 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Apr 10 – May 1 | Aug 29 – Sep 19 |
| Green Beans | — | — | May 1 – May 22 | Aug 8 – Aug 22 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | May 1 – May 15 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | May 8 – May 29 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Oct 10 – Nov 14 |
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 Northern Indiana Wfo, IN weather station, 6 km away (elevation 951 ft (290 m)).
Frost dates near Syracuse
- North Webster Apr 24 · Oct 24
- Cromwell Apr 24 · Oct 24
- Milford Apr 24 · Oct 24
- Leesburg Apr 28 · Oct 18
- Ligonier Apr 24 · Oct 24
- New Paris Apr 28 · Oct 19
- Millersburg Apr 28 · Oct 19
- Kimmell Apr 24 · Oct 24
- Wolflake Apr 24 · Oct 24
- Warsaw Apr 28 · Oct 18
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Syracuse, IN?
The median last spring frost in Syracuse, IN is April 24. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after May 10, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Syracuse, IN?
The median first fall frost is October 24, with about a 10% chance of frost before October 12.
How long is the growing season in Syracuse, IN?
About 183 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Syracuse, IN?
Syracuse, IN is in USDA hardiness zone 6a.