Last frost date in Burton, Michigan

May 8

Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 28; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 22.

October 5

Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by September 22.

Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Burton 4N (USC00201150), 4.8 miles from Burton, elevation 757 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.

What to plant now

Frost dates for Burton, Michigan
Early yearAverageLate year
Last frost in springApr 28May 8May 22
First frost in fallSept 22Oct 5Oct 19

Frost-free days in an average year: 148

Light frost, frost and hard freeze in Burton
Chance in a yearAverage last in springAverage first in fall
Light frost (36°F)Every yearMay 20Sept 25
Frost (32°F)Every yearMay 8Oct 5
Hard freeze (28°F)Every yearApr 29Oct 19

Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 159

What to plant now in Burton

Planting dates: USDA Home and Garden Bulletin No. 9 (1967), “Suburban and Farm Vegetable Gardens,” tables 4 and 5. How we match the table.

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