When is the last frost in Evansville, IN?

The average last spring frost (50% probability of 32°F) in Evansville is around March 29, based on NOAA/NCEI 1991–2020 normals at the Evansville Museum, IN station (0.6 mi away). Half of years it falls outside that date, so wait 1–2 weeks past it before setting out frost-tender plants.

When is the first fall frost in Evansville?

The average first fall frost in Evansville, IN is around November 10, giving roughly a 225-day frost-free growing season.

What planting zone is Evansville, IN?

Evansville is in USDA plant hardiness zone 7a (average annual extreme minimum temperature 0 to 5°F), from the 2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map.

What is the weather like in Evansville?

In Evansville, IN the warmest month is July (avg high 89°F) and the coldest is January (avg low 27.4°F). It averages about 47.8″ of precipitation a year.

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Evansville, IN Planting Calendar & Frost Dates

USDA hardiness zone 7a · ZIP 47708 · elevation 114′ · NOAA & USDA data

Evansville is in USDA hardiness zone 7a (winters can dip to 0 to 5°F), with a growing season of about 225 days between the average last spring frost (March 29) and first fall frost (November 10). The warmest month is July (avg high 89°F); the coldest is January (avg low 27.4°F). It averages 47.8″ of precipitation a year. Start cool-season crops several weeks before the last frost; wait until after it for tomatoes, peppers and other tender crops.

Hardiness zone

min temp 0 to 5°F

Last spring frost

March 29

avg (50% prob, 32°F)

First fall frost

November 10

avg (50% prob, 32°F)

Growing season

225 days

frost-free window

Warmest month

July

avg high 89°F

Month-by-month typical weather in Evansville

Average conditions from the NOAA/NCEI 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals at Evansville Museum, IN (0.6 mi away). Temperatures °F, precipitation & snow in inches.

Month	Avg high	Avg low	Mean	Precip (in)	Snow (in)
January	42.3	27.4	34.9	3.5	–
February	48	30.8	39.4	3.4	–
March	58	38.8	48.4	4.7	–
April	69.9	49.1	59.5	5.2	–
May	78	58.1	68.1	4.8	–
June	86.5	67	76.7	4.4	–
July	89	71	80	4.5	–
August	88.8	69.8	79.3	3.1	–
September	83.5	62	72.7	3.4	–
October	72.3	50.9	61.6	3.3	–
November	57.6	40.4	49	4	–
December	46.8	32.7	39.7	3.6	–

What to plant when in Evansville

Crop	Season	What to do & when
Tomatoes	warm	Start seeds indoors: February 15 · Transplant out: April 5
Peppers	warm	Start seeds indoors: February 1 · Transplant out: April 12
Cucumbers	warm	Direct sow: April 5
Zucchini / squash	warm	Direct sow: April 5
Bush beans	warm	Direct sow: April 5
Sweet corn	warm	Direct sow: April 5
Basil	warm	Transplant out: April 5
Peas	cool	Sow (spring): February 22 · Sow (fall): September 15
Spinach	cool	Sow (spring): February 15 · Sow (fall): September 15
Lettuce	cool	Sow (spring): March 1 · Sow (fall): September 15
Kale	cool	Transplant (spring): March 8 · Sow (fall): September 1
Broccoli	cool	Transplant (spring): March 15
Carrots	cool	Sow (spring): March 8 · Sow (fall): September 1
Onions	cool	Transplant (spring): March 1
Potatoes	cool	Plant seed potatoes: March 15
Radishes	cool	Sow (spring): March 1 · Sow (fall): September 29

Dates are computed from Evansville's average frost dates using standard cool-/warm-season timing. They're a starting point — a cold spring, a warm microclimate, or a fast-maturing variety can shift them by a week or two.

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Sources & method. Hardiness zone: 2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (PRISM Climate Group, Oregon State University). Frost dates & growing season: NOAA/NCEI 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, nearest station with published freeze normals — Evansville Museum, IN, 0.6 mi (confidence: high). Monthly weather normals: Evansville Museum, IN, 0.6 mi (confidence: high). ZIP centroid from U.S. Census 2023 ZCTA data. Frost dates are the 50%-probability date — half of years frost occurs outside the stated date. Nothing here is invented; where the nearest station is far, we say so. Last updated 2026-07-22.