Frost dates for 49404Coopersville, MI
The average last spring frost in Coopersville is April 30 and the average first fall frost is October 19, giving a typical growing season of about 170 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 30
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 19
- Growing season
- 170 days
Safer after May 18 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 2 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 179 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) | Apr 28 · May 12 · May 27 | Sep 24 · Oct 6 · Oct 19 | 148 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 17 · Apr 30 · May 18 | Oct 2 · Oct 19 · Nov 3 | 170 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Apr 4 · Apr 19 · May 7 | Oct 17 · Nov 2 · Nov 19 | 198 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Coopersville
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 | Mar 30 – Jun 5 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | May 16 – Jun 29 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Mar 30 – Apr 30 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | May 30 – Jun 30 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Apr 16 – May 15 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | May 30 – Jun 30 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | May 30 – Jul 9 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | May 16 – Jun 30 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 30 – Jun 30 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | May 16 – Aug 1 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | May 16 – Jun 29 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | May 30 – Jun 30 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | May 23 – Jun 15 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 30 – May 15 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Mar 30 – May 30 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 16 – Mar 15 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 16 – May 15 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 12 – Apr 15 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 16 – May 15 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 19 – Jun 29 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 19 – Jul 30 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 2 – Mar 30 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 30 – Apr 30 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 9 – Jul 9 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 9 – Aug 9 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 30 – Jun 15 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 9 – Aug 25 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 23 – May 6 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 26 – Aug 30 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 30 – May 20 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 9 – Sep 9 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 16 – May 6 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 2 – Aug 9 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 30 – Jun 15 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 9 – Jul 25 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 9 – Nov 9 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 49404 is matched to the NOAA station Muskegon Co Ap, MI, 26.2 km away, at 625 ft elevation (38 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muskegon Co Ap, MI (used) | 625 ft | Apr 30 | Oct 19 |
| Grand Haven Wwtp, MI | 605 ft | Apr 30 | Oct 24 |
| Kent City 2 Sw, MI | 840 ft | May 14 | Sep 29 |
| E Grand Rapids, MI | 746 ft | May 6 | Oct 10 |
Frost dates near Coopersville
- Lamont, MI 49430 · last Apr 30, first Oct 19
- Marne, MI 49435 · last Apr 29, first Oct 20
- Allendale, MI 49401 · last Apr 28, first Oct 21
- Nunica, MI 49448 · last Apr 30, first Oct 19
- Conklin, MI 49403 · last May 14, first Sep 29
- Ravenna, MI 49451 · last Apr 30, first Oct 19
- Grand Rapids, MI 49534 · last Apr 29, first Oct 20
- Fruitport, MI 49415 · last Apr 30, first Oct 19
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Coopersville, MI?
- For ZIP code 49404, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 30, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Muskegon Co Ap, MI weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 18.
- When is the first frost in Coopersville, MI?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 19. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 2, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 49404?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 170 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.