Last frost date in Niles, Michigan
April 27
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 10; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 14.
October 25
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 9.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Niles (USC00205892), 1 miles from Niles, elevation 650 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 10 | Apr 27 | May 14 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 9 | Oct 25 | Nov 7 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 180
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | May 8 | Oct 11 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 27 | Oct 25 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 13 | Nov 6 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 124
What to plant now in Niles
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 30 Niles: April 27
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 20 Niles: October 25
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
- Sturgis 43 mi · last frost Apr 26
- Kalamazoo 46 mi · last frost Apr 28
- Battle Creek 61 mi · last frost Apr 30
- Coldwater 65 mi · last frost May 2
- Holland 65 mi · last frost Apr 28
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