Last frost date in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
April 27
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 11.
October 19
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 2.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Fond Du Lac 2 SW (USC00472842), 1.4 miles from Fond du Lac, elevation 772 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 13 | Apr 27 | May 11 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 2 | Oct 19 | Nov 1 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 174
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | May 7 | Oct 6 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 27 | Oct 19 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 15 | Oct 31 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 141
What to plant now in Fond du Lac
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 30 Fond du Lac: April 27
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 20 Fond du Lac: October 19
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
- Waupun 18 mi · last frost May 1
- Oshkosh 18 mi · last frost Apr 24
- West Bend 28 mi · last frost May 1
- Beaver Dam 29 mi · last frost May 2
- Hartford 31 mi · last frost May 8
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