Last frost date in Marshfield, Wisconsin
May 5
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 22; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 20.
October 5
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by September 21.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Marshfield Muni AP (USW00094985), 1.9 miles from Marshfield, elevation 1,255 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 22 | May 5 | May 20 |
| First frost in fall | Sept 21 | Oct 5 | Oct 18 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 152
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | May 17 | Sept 26 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | May 5 | Oct 5 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 23 | Oct 16 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 162
What to plant now in Marshfield
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 30 Marshfield: May 5
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around September 30 Marshfield: October 5
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
- Wisconsin Rapids 25 mi · last frost May 9
- Stevens Point 32 mi · last frost May 4
- Wausau 33 mi · last frost May 6
- Chippewa Falls 63 mi · last frost May 8
- Eau Claire 66 mi · last frost Apr 24
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