Frost dates in Franklin County, Illinois
The average last spring frost in Franklin County falls Apr 4 to Apr 6 and the average first fall frost Oct 22 to Oct 28, depending on the ZIP code (50% odds, 32°F, NOAA 1991–2020 normals). USDA hardiness zone 6b to 7a. Places: Benton, Buckner, Christopher, Ewing, Hanaford, Macedonia. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62812 | Benton | Apr 4 | Oct 28 | 7a |
| 62819 | Buckner | Apr 4 | Oct 28 | 7a |
| 62822 | Christopher | Apr 6 | Oct 22 | 7a |
| 62825 | North City | Apr 6 | Oct 22 | 7a |
| 62836 | Ewing | Apr 4 | Oct 28 | 6b |
| 62856 | Hanaford | Apr 4 | Oct 28 | 6b |
| 62860 | Macedonia | Apr 4 | Oct 28 | 6b |
| 62865 | Mulkeytown | Apr 6 | Oct 22 | 7a |
| 62874 | Orient | Apr 4 | Oct 28 | 7a |
| 62884 | Sesser | Apr 4 | Oct 28 | 6b |
| 62890 | Thompsonville | Apr 4 | Oct 28 | 6b |
| 62891 | Valier | Apr 4 | Oct 28 | 7a |
| 62896 | West Frankfort | Apr 4 | Oct 28 | 7a |
| 62897 | Apr 4 | Oct 28 | 6b | |
| 62983 | Royalton | Apr 6 | Oct 22 | 7a |
| 62999 | Zeigler | Apr 6 | Oct 22 | 7a |
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