Frost dates for Iowa
In Iowa, the typical last spring frost runs from Apr 18 in Des Moines to Apr 27 in Cedar Rapids. The typical first fall frost runs from Oct 11 in Cedar Rapids to Oct 20 in Des Moines.
So far this fall, 0 of the 2 cities in Iowa that file a daily climate report have logged a freeze.
NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020, annual/seasonal (c20230404)
Frost dates by city in Iowa
| City | Last spring | First fall | Season | This fall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Rapids | Apr 27 | Oct 11 | 165 days | No freeze yet |
| Des Moines | Apr 18 | Oct 20 | 184 days | No freeze yet |
A typical date is the median: half of years have an earlier last spring frost, half a later one. An early year means 1 year in 10, and a late year means 1 year in 10. Dates come from the U.S. Climate Normals for 1991-2020, published by NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information, using a daily low of 32F or below as a freeze.
Frost dates by ZIP code and city
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