Last frost date in Monroe, 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 14

Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by September 29.

Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Monroe Wwtp (USC00475573), 1.5 miles from Monroe, elevation 991 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.

What to plant now

Frost dates for Monroe, Wisconsin
Early yearAverageLate year
Last frost in springApr 12Apr 27May 12
First frost in fallSept 29Oct 14Oct 29

Frost-free days in an average year: 170

Light frost, frost and hard freeze in Monroe
Chance in a yearAverage last in springAverage first in fall
Light frost (36°F)Every yearMay 6Oct 4
Frost (32°F)Every yearApr 27Oct 14
Hard freeze (28°F)Every yearApr 15Oct 25

Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 150

What to plant now in Monroe

Planting dates: USDA Home and Garden Bulletin No. 9 (1967), “Suburban and Farm Vegetable Gardens,” tables 4 and 5. How we match the table.

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