Illinois Last Spring Frost (Occurrence of 32°F)

The average date of the last spring occurrence of 32°F ranges from April 7 in far southwestern Illinois to Apri 28 in northern Illinois. The actual date can vary from year to year. There is evidence that the spring date has been getting earlier by about 5-10 days over the last few decades.

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