Last frost date in Flint, Michigan
May 3
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 20; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 20.
October 13
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by September 30.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Flint 7W (USC00202851), 4 miles from Flint, elevation 679 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 20 | May 3 | May 20 |
| First frost in fall | Sept 30 | Oct 13 | Oct 27 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 162
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | May 14 | Oct 2 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | May 3 | Oct 13 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 22 | Oct 27 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 148
What to plant now in Flint
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 30 Flint: May 3
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 10 Flint: October 13
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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