Last frost date in Muskegon, Michigan
April 30
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 17; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 18.
October 19
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 2.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Muskegon Co AP (USW00014840), 4 miles from Muskegon, elevation 625 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
This station is also the nearest one for Norton Shores, so its frost dates are the same as Muskegon's.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Apr 17 | Apr 30 | May 18 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 2 | Oct 19 | Nov 3 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 170
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | May 12 | Oct 6 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 30 | Oct 19 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 19 | Nov 2 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 130
What to plant now in Muskegon
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 30 Muskegon: April 30
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 20 Muskegon: October 19
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 Haven 12 mi · last frost Apr 30
- Holland 33 mi · last frost Apr 28
- Grand Rapids 35 mi · last frost May 6
- Kentwood 41 mi · last frost Apr 30
- Ionia 62 mi · last frost May 3
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