Last frost date in Escanaba, Michigan
May 13
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 30; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 31.
October 7
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by September 26.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Escanaba (USW00014824), 2 miles from Escanaba, elevation 590 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Apr 30 | May 13 | May 31 |
| First frost in fall | Sept 26 | Oct 7 | Oct 20 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 147
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | May 27 | Sept 29 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | May 13 | Oct 7 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 30 | Oct 20 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 175
What to plant now in Escanaba
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around May 10 Escanaba: May 13
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 10 Escanaba: October 7
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
- Marquette 58 mi · last frost May 8
- Traverse City 99 mi · last frost May 12
- Cadillac 131 mi · last frost May 19
- Sault Ste. Marie 139 mi · last frost May 9
- Muskegon 179 mi · last frost Apr 30
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