Frost dates in Story County, Iowa
The average last spring frost in Story County falls Apr 23 to Apr 26 and the average first fall frost Oct 8 to Oct 14, depending on the ZIP code (50% odds, 32°F, NOAA 1991–2020 normals). USDA hardiness zone 5a to 5b. Places: Ames, Cambridge, Collins, Colo, Gilbert, Huxley. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50010 | Ames | Apr 26 | Oct 8 | 5b |
| 50012 | Ames | Apr 26 | Oct 8 | 5b |
| 50013 | Ames | Apr 26 | Oct 8 | 5b |
| 50014 | Ames | Apr 23 | Oct 14 | 5b |
| 50046 | Cambridge | Apr 26 | Oct 12 | 5b |
| 50055 | Collins | Apr 24 | Oct 12 | 5b |
| 50056 | Colo | Apr 24 | Oct 12 | 5a |
| 50105 | Gilbert | Apr 26 | Oct 8 | 5b |
| 50124 | Huxley | Apr 26 | Oct 12 | 5b |
| 50134 | Kelley | Apr 26 | Oct 8 | 5b |
| 50154 | McCallsburg | Apr 24 | Oct 12 | 5a |
| 50201 | Nevada | Apr 24 | Oct 12 | 5b |
| 50236 | Roland | Apr 24 | Oct 12 | 5a |
| 50248 | Story City | Apr 26 | Oct 8 | 5a |
| 50278 | Zearing | Apr 24 | Oct 12 | 5a |
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