Last frost date in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin
May 8
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 21.
October 4
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by September 20.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Eau Claire Rgnl AP (USW00014991), 6.7 miles from Chippewa Falls, elevation 885 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 24 | May 8 | May 21 |
| First frost in fall | Sept 20 | Oct 4 | Oct 17 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 149
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | May 17 | Sept 25 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | May 8 | Oct 4 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 27 | Oct 15 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 163
What to plant now in Chippewa Falls
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around May 10 Chippewa Falls: May 8
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around September 30 Chippewa Falls: October 4
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 Wisconsin
- Eau Claire 10 mi · last frost Apr 24
- Menomonie 26 mi · last frost May 9
- River Falls 61 mi · last frost May 11
- Marshfield 63 mi · last frost May 5
- Hudson 66 mi · last frost Apr 22
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