Last frost date in Fenton, Michigan

May 3

Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 21; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 20.

October 12

Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by September 30.

Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Linden Wwtp (USC00204793), 4.5 miles from Fenton, elevation 863 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.

What to plant now

Frost dates for Fenton, Michigan
Early yearAverageLate year
Last frost in springApr 21May 3May 20
First frost in fallSept 30Oct 12Oct 28

Frost-free days in an average year: 161

Light frost, frost and hard freeze in Fenton
Chance in a yearAverage last in springAverage first in fall
Light frost (36°F)Every yearMay 15Oct 1
Frost (32°F)Every yearMay 3Oct 12
Hard freeze (28°F)Every yearApr 23Oct 27

Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 149

What to plant now in Fenton

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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