Last frost date in Lansing, Michigan
May 1
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 18; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 18.
October 13
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by September 29.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Lansing Capital City AP (USW00014836), 4.6 miles from Lansing, elevation 841 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 18 | May 1 | May 18 |
| First frost in fall | Sept 29 | Oct 13 | Oct 28 |
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 13 | Oct 1 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | May 1 | Oct 13 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 21 | Oct 27 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 143
What to plant now in Lansing
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 30 Lansing: May 1
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 10 Lansing: 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.
Nearby in Michigan
- East Lansing 5 mi · last frost Apr 28
- Owosso 28 mi · last frost May 1
- Ionia 32 mi · last frost May 3
- Jackson 33 mi · last frost May 1
- Fenton 43 mi · last frost May 3
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