Last frost date in Racine, Wisconsin
April 20
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 7; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 6.
October 24
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 8.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Racine (USC00476922), 2.2 miles from Racine, elevation 595 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
This station is also the nearest one for Mount Pleasant, so its frost dates are the same as Racine's.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Apr 7 | Apr 20 | May 6 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 8 | Oct 24 | Nov 5 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 184
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | May 4 | Oct 13 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 20 | Oct 24 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 9 | Nov 3 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 119
What to plant now in Racine
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 20 Racine: April 20
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 20 Racine: October 24
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
- Caledonia 6 mi · last frost Apr 24
- Kenosha 10 mi · last frost Apr 28
- Oak Creek 11 mi · last frost Apr 22
- Pleasant Prairie 14 mi · last frost Apr 19
- Cudahy 15 mi · last frost Apr 19
Updated