Frost dates in Lake County, Indiana
The average last spring frost in Lake County falls Apr 10 to Apr 29 and the average first fall frost Oct 16 to Nov 5, depending on the ZIP code (50% odds, 32°F, NOAA 1991–2020 normals). USDA hardiness zone 5b to 6a. Places: Cedar Lake, Crown Point, Dyer, East Chicago, Gary, Griffith. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46303 | Cedar Lake | Apr 29 | Oct 16 | 5b |
| 46307 | Crown Point | Apr 29 | Oct 16 | 5b |
| 46311 | Dyer | Apr 23 | Oct 20 | 6a |
| 46312 | East Chicago | Apr 23 | Oct 20 | 6a |
| 46319 | Griffith | Apr 23 | Oct 20 | 6a |
| 46320 | Hammond | Apr 23 | Oct 20 | 6a |
| 46321 | Munster | Apr 23 | Oct 20 | 6a |
| 46322 | Highland | Apr 23 | Oct 20 | 6a |
| 46323 | Hammond | Apr 23 | Oct 20 | 6a |
| 46324 | Hammond | Apr 23 | Oct 20 | 6a |
| 46327 | Hammond | Apr 23 | Oct 20 | 6a |
| 46342 | Hobart | Apr 22 | Oct 25 | 6a |
| 46356 | Lowell | Apr 29 | Oct 16 | 5b |
| 46373 | St. John | Apr 23 | Oct 20 | 6a |
| 46375 | Schererville | Apr 23 | Oct 20 | 6a |
| 46376 | Schneider | Apr 29 | Oct 16 | 5b |
| 46377 | Shelby | Apr 29 | Oct 16 | 5b |
| 46394 | Hammond | Apr 10 | Nov 5 | 6a |
| 46402 | Gary | Apr 22 | Oct 27 | 6a |
| 46403 | Gary | Apr 22 | Oct 27 | 6a |
| 46404 | Gary | Apr 22 | Oct 27 | 6a |
| 46405 | Lake Station | Apr 22 | Oct 27 | 6a |
| 46406 | Gary | Apr 23 | Oct 20 | 6a |
| 46407 | Gary | Apr 22 | Oct 27 | 6a |
| 46408 | Gary | Apr 22 | Oct 27 | 6a |
| 46409 | Gary | Apr 22 | Oct 27 | 6a |
| 46410 | Merrillville | Apr 22 | Oct 25 | 6a |
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