Last frost date in Sterling Heights, 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 15.
October 24
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 7.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Mt Clemens Ang Base (USW00014804), 10.9 miles from Sterling Heights, elevation 580 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
This station is also the nearest one for Fraser, Mount Clemens and New Baltimore, so their frost dates are the same as Sterling Heights's.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Apr 16 | Apr 30 | May 15 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 7 | Oct 24 | Nov 3 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 174
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | May 11 | Oct 9 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 30 | Oct 24 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 18 | Nov 3 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 129
What to plant now in Sterling Heights
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 30 Sterling Heights: April 30
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 20 Sterling Heights: October 24
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
- Troy 6 mi · last frost Apr 26
- Warren 6 mi · last frost Apr 21
- St. Clair Shores 9 mi · last frost Apr 29
- Detroit 14 mi · last frost Apr 27
- Dearborn 21 mi · last frost May 1
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