Last frost date in Menomonie, Wisconsin
May 9
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 27; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 24.
October 1
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by September 19.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Menomonie (USC00475335), 1.7 miles from Menomonie, elevation 780 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 27 | May 9 | May 24 |
| First frost in fall | Sept 19 | Oct 1 | Oct 14 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 143
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | May 21 | Sept 23 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | May 9 | Oct 1 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 30 | Oct 10 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 163
What to plant now in Menomonie
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around May 10 Menomonie: May 9
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around September 30 Menomonie: October 1
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
- Eau Claire 21 mi · last frost Apr 24
- Chippewa Falls 26 mi · last frost May 8
- River Falls 35 mi · last frost May 11
- Hudson 40 mi · last frost Apr 22
- Onalaska 77 mi · last frost Apr 23
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