Last frost date in Kalamazoo, Michigan
April 28
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 13; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 13.
October 18
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 2.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Kalamazoo Battle Ck International AP (USW00094815), 3.4 miles from Kalamazoo, elevation 868 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
This station is also the nearest one for Portage, so its frost dates are the same as Kalamazoo's.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Apr 13 | Apr 28 | May 13 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 2 | Oct 18 | Nov 1 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 172
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | May 8 | Oct 6 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 28 | Oct 18 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 17 | Nov 1 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 129
What to plant now in Kalamazoo
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 30 Kalamazoo: April 28
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 20 Kalamazoo: October 18
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
- Battle Creek 18 mi · last frost Apr 30
- Sturgis 34 mi · last frost Apr 26
- Coldwater 38 mi · last frost May 2
- Kentwood 42 mi · last frost Apr 30
- Holland 43 mi · last frost Apr 28
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