Last frost date in Appleton, Wisconsin
May 4
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 21; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 20.
October 6
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by September 23.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Appleton (USC00470265), 2.5 miles from Appleton, elevation 792 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
This station is also the nearest one for Fox Crossing, Greenville, Harrison, Kaukauna, Little Chute, Menasha and Neenah, so their frost dates are the same as Appleton's.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Apr 21 | May 4 | May 20 |
| First frost in fall | Sept 23 | Oct 6 | Oct 21 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 154
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | May 15 | Sept 28 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | May 4 | Oct 6 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 23 | Oct 18 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 157
What to plant now in Appleton
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 30 Appleton: May 4
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 10 Appleton: October 6
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
- De Pere 19 mi · last frost Apr 30
- Hobart 19 mi · last frost May 1
- Oshkosh 20 mi · last frost Apr 24
- Green Bay 26 mi · last frost May 7
- Fond du Lac 35 mi · last frost Apr 27
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