Cross Plains, IN Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Cross Plains, a community in Ripley County, Indiana.
This Afternoon
67°F
Chance Light Rain
A chance of rain before 5pm, then patchy drizzle. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. Southwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
7-day forecast for Cross Plains
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 67°F | Chance Light Rain | 8 mph SW | 28% |
| Tonight | 47°F | Patchy Drizzle then Mostly Cloudy | 6 mph SW | 9% |
| Thursday | 64°F | Mostly Sunny | 5 to 10 mph SW | 0% |
| Thursday Night | 43°F | Partly Cloudy | 2 to 6 mph W | 1% |
| Friday | 56°F | Mostly Cloudy | 2 to 8 mph NW | 5% |
| Friday Night | 34°F | Partly Cloudy | 3 to 7 mph NW | 1% |
| Saturday | 53°F | Mostly Sunny | 3 to 7 mph NW | 0% |
| Saturday Night | 31°F | Partly Cloudy | 3 mph NW | 0% |
| Sunday | 56°F | Sunny | 1 to 6 mph W | 0% |
| Sunday Night | 32°F | Mostly Clear | 3 mph W | 0% |
| Monday | 61°F | Sunny | 1 to 6 mph W | 0% |
| Monday Night | 36°F | Clear | 3 mph SW | 0% |
| Tuesday | 63°F | Sunny | 6 mph W | 1% |
| Tuesday Night | 37°F | Mostly Clear | 3 mph NW | 2% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Cross Plains (38.939, -85.206). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Cross Plains
Last spring frost
Apr 9
First fall frost
Nov 1
Growing season
204 days
Hardiness zone
6b
More local growing data for Cross Plains: nearby ZIP 47017 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · Indiana frost dates
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Vevay, In (14.7 mi from Cross Plains). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Nov 5, 2026.