Last frost date in West Bend, Wisconsin
May 1
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 19; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 18.
October 12
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by September 28.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station W Bend Public Works (USC00479052), 0.8 miles from West Bend, elevation 980 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Apr 19 | May 1 | May 18 |
| First frost in fall | Sept 28 | Oct 12 | Oct 26 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 161
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | May 12 | Oct 1 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | May 1 | Oct 12 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 22 | Oct 24 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 154
What to plant now in West Bend
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 30 West Bend: May 1
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 10 West Bend: October 12
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
- Hartford 12 mi · last frost May 8
- Cedarburg 13 mi · last frost Apr 23
- Port Washington 15 mi · last frost Apr 27
- Menomonee Falls 18 mi · last frost May 6
- Sussex 20 mi · last frost Apr 30
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