Last frost date in Stevens Point, Wisconsin
May 4
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 22; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 20.
October 7
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by September 24.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Stevens Pt (USC00478171), 2 miles from Stevens Point, elevation 1,079 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
This station is also the nearest one for Plover, so its frost dates are the same as Stevens Point's.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Apr 22 | May 4 | May 20 |
| First frost in fall | Sept 24 | Oct 7 | Oct 22 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 155
| 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 7 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 25 | Oct 19 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 164
What to plant now in Stevens Point
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 30 Stevens Point: May 4
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 10 Stevens Point: October 7
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
- Wisconsin Rapids 16 mi · last frost May 9
- Wausau 31 mi · last frost May 6
- Marshfield 32 mi · last frost May 5
- Appleton 60 mi · last frost May 4
- Oshkosh 60 mi · last frost Apr 24
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