Last frost date in Manitowoc, Wisconsin
April 30
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 14; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 15.
October 20
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 3.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Manitowoc (USC00475017), 1.5 miles from Manitowoc, elevation 584 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 14 | Apr 30 | May 15 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 3 | Oct 20 | Nov 3 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 171
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | May 12 | Oct 7 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 30 | Oct 20 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 16 | Nov 1 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 139
What to plant now in Manitowoc
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 30 Manitowoc: April 30
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 20 Manitowoc: October 20
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
- Two Rivers 6 mi · last frost Apr 27
- Sheboygan 25 mi · last frost Apr 25
- De Pere 30 mi · last frost Apr 30
- Green Bay 33 mi · last frost May 7
- Hobart 36 mi · last frost May 1
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