Last frost date in Cadillac, Michigan
May 19
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by May 2; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after June 3.
October 1
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by September 17.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Cadillac (USW00014817), 2.2 miles from Cadillac, elevation 1,295 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | May 2 | May 19 | June 3 |
| First frost in fall | Sept 17 | Oct 1 | Oct 16 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 135
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | May 31 | Sept 20 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | May 19 | Oct 1 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | May 5 | Oct 13 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 172
What to plant now in Cadillac
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around May 20 Cadillac: May 19
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around September 30 Cadillac: October 1
Planting dates: USDA Home and Garden Bulletin No. 9 (1967), “Suburban and Farm Vegetable Gardens,” tables 4 and 5. How we match the table.
Nearby in Michigan
- Traverse City 36 mi · last frost May 12
- Mount Pleasant 55 mi · last frost Apr 30
- Midland 73 mi · last frost Apr 29
- Muskegon 82 mi · last frost Apr 30
- Bay City 89 mi · last frost Apr 27
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