Frost dates for 47803 — Terre Haute, IN
Last spring frostApr 16median date
First fall frostOct 18median date
Growing season185 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone6aZone 6a
How Terre Haute compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Terre Haute falls between April 2 and May 3, a 31-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 4 and October 31.
- The median last frost is 6 days earlier than the Indiana median of Apr 22.
- Its 185-day growing season is longer than 61% of the 733 Indiana places with a regular frost season (state median 182 days).
- The last frost is 13 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 110 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Bloomington, IN, 79 km away, the last frost here is 1 day later than there and the growing season is 9 days shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | April 2 |
| 50% (median) | April 16 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | May 3 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 4 |
| 50% (median) | October 18 |
| 90% (late) | October 31 |
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 Terre Haute, IN
Frost dates for 47803 — Terre Haute, IN — last frost Apr 16, first frost Oct 18, zone 6a. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Jan 22 to Feb 5Transplant outside: Mar 19 to Apr 2
Start indoors: Feb 5 to Feb 19Transplant outside: Apr 30 to May 14
Start indoors: Feb 5 to Feb 19Transplant outside: Apr 30 to May 14
Start indoors: Feb 19 to Mar 5Transplant outside: Apr 23 to May 7
Start indoors: Feb 19 to Mar 5Transplant outside: Mar 26 to Apr 9Sow outdoors: Mar 19 to Apr 23Plant for fall: Aug 23 to Sep 20
Start indoors: Feb 19 to Mar 5Transplant outside: Mar 19 to Apr 2Sow outdoors: Mar 19 to Apr 2Plant for fall: Aug 9 to Aug 30
Start indoors: Feb 19 to Mar 5Transplant outside: Apr 2 to Apr 16Plant for fall: Jul 12 to Aug 2
Start indoors: Feb 19 to Mar 5Transplant outside: Mar 26 to Apr 9Plant for fall: Jul 12 to Aug 2
Start indoors: Feb 19 to Mar 5Transplant outside: Apr 2 to Apr 16Plant for fall: Jul 12 to Aug 2
Start indoors: Mar 5 to Mar 19Transplant outside: May 7 to May 21Sow outdoors: May 7 to May 21
Start indoors: Mar 5 to Mar 19Transplant outside: Apr 23 to May 7
Sow outdoors: Mar 5 to Mar 26Plant for fall: Jul 26 to Aug 16
Sow outdoors: Mar 5 to Mar 26Plant for fall: Aug 23 to Sep 13
Sow outdoors: Mar 12 to Apr 23Plant for fall: Sep 6 to Sep 27
Start indoors: Mar 19 to Mar 26Transplant outside: Apr 30 to May 7Sow outdoors: Apr 23 to May 7Plant for fall: Aug 2 to Aug 16
Start indoors: Mar 19 to Mar 26Sow outdoors: Apr 23 to May 7Plant for fall: Aug 9 to Aug 23
Start indoors: Mar 19 to Mar 26Sow outdoors: Apr 23 to May 7
Start indoors: Mar 19 to Mar 26Transplant outside: Apr 30 to May 14
Sow outdoors: Mar 26 to Apr 23Plant for fall: Jul 26 to Aug 9
Sow outdoors: Mar 26 to Apr 23Plant for fall: Aug 9 to Aug 23
Sow outdoors: Mar 26 to Apr 16
Sow outdoors: Apr 2 to Apr 30Plant for fall: Aug 9 to Aug 23
Sow outdoors: Apr 2 to Apr 23Plant for fall: Aug 23 to Sep 13
Sow outdoors: Apr 23 to May 14Plant for fall: Aug 2 to Aug 16
Sow outdoors: Apr 23 to May 7
Transplant outside: Apr 30 to May 21
Plant for fall: Oct 4 to Nov 8
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Terre Haute, IN
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Jan 22 – Feb 5 | Mar 19 – Apr 2 | — | — |
| Peppers | Feb 5 – Feb 19 | Apr 30 – May 14 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Feb 5 – Feb 19 | Apr 30 – May 14 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Feb 19 – Mar 5 | Apr 23 – May 7 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Feb 19 – Mar 5 | Mar 26 – Apr 9 | Mar 19 – Apr 23 | Aug 23 – Sep 20 |
| Kale | Feb 19 – Mar 5 | Mar 19 – Apr 2 | Mar 19 – Apr 2 | Aug 9 – Aug 30 |
| Broccoli | Feb 19 – Mar 5 | Apr 2 – Apr 16 | — | Jul 12 – Aug 2 |
| Cabbage | Feb 19 – Mar 5 | Mar 26 – Apr 9 | — | Jul 12 – Aug 2 |
| Cauliflower | Feb 19 – Mar 5 | Apr 2 – Apr 16 | — | Jul 12 – Aug 2 |
| Okra | Mar 5 – Mar 19 | May 7 – May 21 | May 7 – May 21 | — |
| Basil | Mar 5 – Mar 19 | Apr 23 – May 7 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Mar 5 – Mar 26 | Jul 26 – Aug 16 |
| Spinach | — | — | Mar 5 – Mar 26 | Aug 23 – Sep 13 |
| Radishes | — | — | Mar 12 – Apr 23 | Sep 6 – Sep 27 |
| Cucumbers | Mar 19 – Mar 26 | Apr 30 – May 7 | Apr 23 – May 7 | Aug 2 – Aug 16 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Mar 19 – Mar 26 | — | Apr 23 – May 7 | Aug 9 – Aug 23 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Mar 19 – Mar 26 | — | Apr 23 – May 7 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Mar 19 – Mar 26 | Apr 30 – May 14 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Mar 26 – Apr 23 | Jul 26 – Aug 9 |
| Beets | — | — | Mar 26 – Apr 23 | Aug 9 – Aug 23 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Mar 26 – Apr 16 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Apr 2 – Apr 30 | Aug 9 – Aug 23 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Apr 2 – Apr 23 | Aug 23 – Sep 13 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Apr 23 – May 14 | Aug 2 – Aug 16 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Apr 23 – May 7 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Apr 30 – May 21 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Oct 4 – Nov 8 |
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 Terre Haute Hulman Rgnl Ap, IN weather station, 4 km away (elevation 574 ft (175 m)).
ZIP codes in Terre Haute: 47801 47802 47803 47804 47805 47807 47808 47809
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Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Terre Haute, IN?
The median last spring frost in Terre Haute, IN is April 16. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after May 3, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Terre Haute, IN?
The median first fall frost is October 18, with about a 10% chance of frost before October 4.
How long is the growing season in Terre Haute, IN?
About 185 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Terre Haute, IN?
Terre Haute, IN is in USDA hardiness zone 6a.