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🍂 First Frost Dates for Cherokee, Iowa 51012

The first 36°F frost date is 30% likely to be on Sep 17. (See detailed probabilities below.)

The first 32°F light freeze date is 30% likely to be on Sep 24. (See detailed probabilities below.)

(See also 🌷 Last Spring Frost Dates.)

First frost date probabilities for Cherokee, IA are based on historical climate data.

Always check your local forecast for the most up-to-date frost warnings.

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What is a First Frost Date?

The first fall frost signals the end of your local growing season. This date serves as an important deadline for gardeners and farmers. You'll need to complete harvesting before this point. Annuals and other tender plants will die back when frost hits, and perennial plants will enter their dormant phase for winter. Meanwhile, it's time to enjoy a cup of hot cocoa and a cozy sweater—and start planning your spring garden!

How to use the First Frost Date?

Watch your local weather forecasts in early fall to predict the first frost date. Harvest tender crops and protect vulnerable plants before frost arrives. For late-summer plantings, count backward from your area's average first frost date. This ensures your crops have enough time to mature. Keep track of when frost actually occurs in your garden each year. This helps you identify protected spots where the growing season might last longer.

First Frost Date Probabilities

Probability of frost (36°F) on or before...
10% chanceSep 9
20% chanceSep 14
30% chanceSep 17
40% chanceSep 19
50% chanceSep 21
60% chanceSep 23
70% chanceSep 26
80% chanceSep 29
90% chanceOct 3
Probability of light freeze (32°F) on or before...
10% chanceSep 17
20% chanceSep 21
30% chanceSep 24
40% chanceSep 27
50% chanceSep 29
60% chanceOct 1
70% chanceOct 4
80% chanceOct 8
90% chanceOct 13
Probability of moderate freeze (28°F) on or before...
10% chanceSep 25
20% chanceSep 29
30% chanceOct 2
40% chanceOct 6
50% chanceOct 9
60% chanceOct 13
70% chanceOct 17
80% chanceOct 21
90% chanceOct 26
Probability of moderate hard freeze (24°F) on or before...
10% chanceOct 5
20% chanceOct 11
30% chanceOct 15
40% chanceOct 19
50% chanceOct 22
60% chanceOct 26
70% chanceOct 29
80% chanceNov 1
90% chanceNov 6
Probability of hard freeze (20°F) on or before...
10% chanceOct 17
20% chanceOct 23
30% chanceOct 27
40% chanceOct 30
50% chanceNov 1
60% chanceNov 4
70% chanceNov 7
80% chanceNov 11
90% chanceNov 17
Probability of severe hard freeze (16°F) on or before...
10% chanceOct 27
20% chanceNov 1
30% chanceNov 4
40% chanceNov 7
50% chanceNov 10
60% chanceNov 14
70% chanceNov 18
80% chanceNov 22
90% chanceNov 28

Agricultural climatic data from weather station: CHEROKEE (USC00131442)

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