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Frost dates in Black Hawk County, Iowa

Rolling grassy ridges of the Loess Hills, Iowa
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The average last spring frost in Black Hawk County falls Apr 27 to May 3 and the average first fall frost Oct 3 to Oct 10, depending on the ZIP code (50% odds, 32°F, NOAA 1991–2020 normals). USDA hardiness zone 5a. Places: Cedar Falls, Dunkerton, Evansdale, Gilbertville, Jesup, La Porte City. Pick a ZIP for 10% and 90% odds, soil temperature and the 7-day freeze forecast.

ZIPPlaceLast spring frostFirst fall frostZone
50613Cedar FallsApr 27Oct 105a
50623Apr 27Oct 105a
50626DunkertonApr 27Oct 105a
50634GilbertvilleApr 27Oct 105a
50643Apr 27Oct 105a
50648JesupApr 30Oct 75a
50651La Porte CityMay 3Oct 35a
50667RaymondApr 27Oct 105a
50701WaterlooApr 27Oct 105a
50702WaterlooApr 27Oct 105a
50703WaterlooApr 27Oct 105a
50707EvansdaleApr 27Oct 105a

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