Last frost date in Traverse City, Michigan
May 12
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 26; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 27.
October 16
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 1.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Traverse City Cherry Cptl AP (USW00014850), 1.4 miles from Traverse City, elevation 618 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 26 | May 12 | May 27 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 1 | Oct 16 | Nov 1 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 155
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | May 25 | Oct 2 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | May 12 | Oct 16 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 30 | Oct 30 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 149
What to plant now in Traverse City
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around May 10 Traverse City: May 12
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 20 Traverse City: October 16
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
- Cadillac 36 mi · last frost May 19
- Mount Pleasant 90 mi · last frost Apr 30
- Escanaba 99 mi · last frost May 13
- Midland 103 mi · last frost Apr 29
- Alpena 108 mi · last frost May 5
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