Frost dates in Palo Alto County, Iowa
The average last spring frost in Palo Alto County falls Apr 27 to Apr 30 and the average first fall frost Oct 6 to Oct 7, depending on the ZIP code (50% odds, 32°F, NOAA 1991–2020 normals). USDA hardiness zone 5a. Places: Ayrshire, Curlew, Cylinder, Emmetsburg, Graettinger, Mallard. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50515 | Ayrshire | Apr 27 | Oct 7 | 5a |
| 50527 | Curlew | Apr 27 | Oct 7 | 5a |
| 50528 | Cylinder | Apr 27 | Oct 7 | 5a |
| 50536 | Emmetsburg | Apr 27 | Oct 7 | 5a |
| 50562 | Mallard | Apr 27 | Oct 7 | 5a |
| 50597 | West Bend | Apr 30 | Oct 6 | 5a |
| 51342 | Graettinger | Apr 27 | Oct 7 | 5a |
| 51358 | Ruthven | Apr 27 | Oct 7 | 5a |
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