Last frost date in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin
May 9
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 26; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 24.
September 30
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by September 17.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Wisconsin Rapids (USC00479335), 1.1 miles from Wisconsin Rapids, elevation 1,033 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 26 | May 9 | May 24 |
| First frost in fall | Sept 17 | Sept 30 | Oct 13 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 142
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | May 21 | Sept 21 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | May 9 | Sept 30 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 30 | Oct 10 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 166
What to plant now in Wisconsin Rapids
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around May 10 Wisconsin Rapids: May 9
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around September 30 Wisconsin Rapids: September 30
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
- Stevens Point 16 mi · last frost May 4
- Marshfield 25 mi · last frost May 5
- Wausau 40 mi · last frost May 6
- Reedsburg 60 mi · last frost May 2
- Baraboo 64 mi · last frost May 5
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