Frost dates for 49039Hagar Shores, MI
The average last spring frost in Hagar Shores is May 5 and the average first fall frost is October 15, giving a typical growing season of about 161 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- May 5
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 15
- Growing season
- 161 days
Safer after May 26 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Sep 28 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 183 days
Frost risk by date
NOAA reports frost dates as probabilities. The middle date is the average (a 50% chance). For spring, the 10% date is a safer planting date: frost after it happens in about 1 year in 10. Light frost (36°F) can damage tender plants; a hard freeze (28°F) kills most annuals.
| Temperature | Last spring: 90% / 50% / 10% chance | First fall: 10% / 50% / 90% chance | Growing season (50%) | Years with at least one |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | May 2 · May 21 · Jun 8 | Sep 18 · Oct 3 · Oct 17 | 136 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 20 · May 5 · May 26 | Sep 28 · Oct 15 · Nov 1 | 161 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Apr 10 · Apr 25 · May 11 | Oct 14 · Oct 30 · Nov 14 | 188 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Hagar Shores
Planting windows from the University of Maryland Extension calendar, shifted to your average frost dates. Use them as a starting point and adjust for seed packet instructions and local conditions.
| Crop | Task | Window |
|---|---|---|
| Tomatoes | Start seeds indoors | Apr 4 – Jun 10 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | May 21 – Jun 25 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Apr 4 – May 5 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Jun 4 – Jul 5 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Apr 21 – May 20 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Jun 4 – Jul 5 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Jun 4 – Jul 5 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | May 21 – Jul 5 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Jun 4 – Jul 5 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | May 21 – Jul 28 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | May 21 – Jun 25 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Jun 4 – Jul 5 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | May 28 – Jun 20 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 4 – May 20 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Apr 4 – Jun 4 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 21 – Mar 20 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 21 – May 20 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 17 – Apr 20 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 21 – May 20 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 15 – Jun 25 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 15 – Jul 26 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 7 – Apr 4 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 4 – May 5 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 5 – Jul 5 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 5 – Aug 5 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 4 – Jun 20 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 5 – Aug 21 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 28 – May 11 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 22 – Aug 26 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 4 – May 25 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 5 – Sep 5 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 21 – May 11 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 28 – Aug 5 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 5 – Jun 20 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 5 – Jul 21 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 5 – Nov 5 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 49039 is matched to the NOAA station Benton Harbor Ap, MI, 12 km away, at 625 ft elevation (2 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benton Harbor Ap, MI (used) | 625 ft | May 5 | Oct 15 |
| Benton Harbor Ap, MI | 643 ft | May 4 | Oct 17 |
| S Haven, MI | 590 ft | Apr 17 | Nov 5 |
| Eau Claire 4 Ne, MI | 840 ft | Apr 22 | Oct 30 |
Frost dates near Hagar Shores
- Riverside, MI 49084 · last May 4, first Oct 17
- Coloma, MI 49038 · last May 5, first Oct 15
- Watervliet, MI 49098 · last May 5, first Oct 15
- Covert, MI 49043 · last Apr 17, first Nov 5
- Benton Harbor, MI 49022 · last May 4, first Oct 17
- Hartford, MI 49057 · last May 4, first Oct 17
- Sodus, MI 49126 · last May 4, first Oct 17
- Saint Joseph, MI 49085 · last May 5, first Oct 15
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Hagar Shores, MI?
- For ZIP code 49039, the average last spring frost (32°F) is May 5, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Benton Harbor Ap, MI weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 26.
- When is the first frost in Hagar Shores, MI?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 15. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by September 28, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 49039?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 161 days long.
- Are these frost dates a forecast?
- No. They are 30-year averages and probabilities from NOAA weather station records. Use them to plan, then watch your local forecast before planting tender crops or leaving them uncovered.