Last frost date in La Crosse, Wisconsin
April 27
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 12; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 12.
October 13
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by September 28.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station La Crosse WFO (USC00474373), 1.7 miles from La Crosse, elevation 1,307 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 12 | Apr 27 | May 12 |
| First frost in fall | Sept 28 | Oct 13 | Oct 29 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 167
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | May 7 | Oct 1 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 27 | Oct 13 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 16 | Oct 25 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 148
What to plant now in La Crosse
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 30 La Crosse: April 27
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 10 La Crosse: October 13
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
- Onalaska 5 mi · last frost Apr 23
- Reedsburg 65 mi · last frost May 2
- Eau Claire 70 mi · last frost Apr 24
- Chippewa Falls 77 mi · last frost May 8
- Marshfield 78 mi · last frost May 5
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