Last frost date in Oak Creek, Wisconsin
April 22
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 9; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 8.
October 26
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 10.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station South Milwaukee Wwtp (USC00477964), 2.9 miles from Oak Creek, elevation 650 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
This station is also the nearest one for South Milwaukee, so its frost dates are the same as Oak Creek's.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Apr 9 | Apr 22 | May 8 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 10 | Oct 26 | Nov 8 |
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 5 | Oct 16 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 22 | Oct 26 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 9 | Nov 5 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 124
What to plant now in Oak Creek
- Corn saladSept 15 – Nov 1Now
- Upland cressSept 15 – Nov 1Now
- Rhubarb plantsNov 1 – Dec 1Soon
- Asparagus plantsNov 15 – Jan 1Soon
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 20 Oak Creek: April 22
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 30 Oak Creek: October 26
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
- Cudahy 5 mi · last frost Apr 19
- Caledonia 6 mi · last frost Apr 24
- West Allis 11 mi · last frost Apr 26
- Racine 11 mi · last frost Apr 20
- Milwaukee 13 mi · last frost Apr 26
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