Frost dates in Ford County, Illinois
The average last spring frost in Ford County falls Apr 21 to Apr 27 and the average first fall frost Oct 12 to Oct 20, depending on the ZIP code (50% odds, 32°F, NOAA 1991–2020 normals). USDA hardiness zone 5b to 6a. Places: Cabery, Elliott, Gibson City, Kempton, Melvin, Paxton. Pick a ZIP for 10% and 90% odds, soil temperature and the 7-day freeze forecast.
| ZIP | Place | Last spring frost | First fall frost | Zone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60919 | Cabery | Apr 27 | Oct 15 | 5b |
| 60933 | Elliott | Apr 21 | Oct 17 | 6a |
| 60936 | Gibson City | Apr 21 | Oct 17 | 6a |
| 60946 | Kempton | Apr 25 | Oct 20 | 5b |
| 60952 | Melvin | Apr 21 | Oct 17 | 6a |
| 60957 | Paxton | Apr 23 | Oct 12 | 6a |
| 60959 | Piper City | Apr 25 | Oct 20 | 6a |
| 60962 | Roberts | Apr 25 | Oct 20 | 6a |
| 61773 | Sibley | Apr 21 | Oct 17 | 6a |
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