Last frost date in Jackson, Michigan
May 1
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 16; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 18.
October 14
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by September 30.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Jackson Reynolds Fld (USW00014833), 3.5 miles from Jackson, elevation 998 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 16 | May 1 | May 18 |
| First frost in fall | Sept 30 | Oct 14 | Oct 28 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 164
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | May 13 | Oct 3 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | May 1 | Oct 14 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 20 | Oct 28 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 137
What to plant now in Jackson
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 30 Jackson: May 1
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 10 Jackson: October 14
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
- Adrian 30 mi · last frost May 1
- Lansing 33 mi · last frost May 1
- Ann Arbor 35 mi · last frost May 5
- East Lansing 35 mi · last frost Apr 28
- Coldwater 37 mi · last frost May 2
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