Last frost date in Kentwood, Michigan
April 30
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 17.
October 14
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 1.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Nwsfo Grand Rapids (USC00206013), 2.5 miles from Kentwood, elevation 775 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 | Apr 30 | May 17 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 1 | Oct 14 | Oct 28 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 167
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | May 11 | Oct 3 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 30 | Oct 14 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 18 | Oct 26 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 140
What to plant now in Kentwood
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 30 Kentwood: April 30
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 10 Kentwood: 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
- Grand Rapids 6 mi · last frost May 6
- Holland 27 mi · last frost Apr 28
- Ionia 27 mi · last frost May 3
- Grand Haven 34 mi · last frost Apr 30
- Muskegon 41 mi · last frost Apr 30
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