Frost dates in Madison County, Iowa
The average last spring frost in Madison County falls Apr 18 to Apr 30 and the average first fall frost Oct 3 to Oct 20, depending on the ZIP code (50% odds, 32°F, NOAA 1991–2020 normals). USDA hardiness zone 5b. Places: Bevington, Dexter, Earlham, East Peru, Lorimor, Macksburg. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50033 | Bevington | Apr 24 | Oct 12 | 5b |
| 50061 | West Des Moines | Apr 18 | Oct 20 | 5b |
| 50070 | Dexter | Apr 30 | Oct 3 | 5b |
| 50072 | Earlham | Apr 30 | Oct 3 | 5b |
| 50149 | Lorimor | Apr 30 | Oct 3 | 5b |
| 50155 | Macksburg | Apr 30 | Oct 3 | 5b |
| 50218 | Patterson | Apr 30 | Oct 3 | 5b |
| 50222 | East Peru | Apr 30 | Oct 3 | 5b |
| 50240 | St. Charles | Apr 24 | Oct 12 | 5b |
| 50257 | Truro | Apr 30 | Oct 3 | 5b |
| 50261 | Van Meter | Apr 30 | Oct 3 | 5b |
| 50273 | Winterset | Apr 30 | Oct 3 | 5b |
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