Last frost date in Grand Rapids, Michigan
May 6
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 24; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 23.
October 10
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by September 29.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station E Grand Rapids (USC00202375), 2.7 miles from Grand Rapids, elevation 746 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
This station is also the nearest one for East Grand Rapids, Grandville, Walker and Wyoming, so their frost dates are the same as Grand Rapids's.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Apr 24 | May 6 | May 23 |
| First frost in fall | Sept 29 | Oct 10 | Oct 25 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 157
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | May 18 | Oct 1 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | May 6 | Oct 10 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 27 | Oct 23 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 143
What to plant now in Grand Rapids
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around May 10 Grand Rapids: May 6
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 10 Grand Rapids: October 10
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
- Kentwood 6 mi · last frost Apr 30
- Holland 26 mi · last frost Apr 28
- Grand Haven 29 mi · last frost Apr 30
- Ionia 29 mi · last frost May 3
- Muskegon 35 mi · last frost Apr 30
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