Last frost date in West Allis, Wisconsin

April 26

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 22

Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 7.

Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station West Allis (USC00479046), 1.6 miles from West Allis, elevation 723 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.

What to plant now

Frost dates for West Allis, Wisconsin
Early yearAverageLate year
Last frost in springApr 12Apr 26May 12
First frost in fallOct 7Oct 22Nov 3

Frost-free days in an average year: 177

Light frost, frost and hard freeze in West Allis
Chance in a yearAverage last in springAverage first in fall
Light frost (36°F)Every yearMay 8Oct 10
Frost (32°F)Every yearApr 26Oct 22
Hard freeze (28°F)Every yearApr 14Nov 1

Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 133

What to plant now in West Allis

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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