Frost dates for 49762Naubinway, MI
The average last spring frost in Naubinway is May 26 and the average first fall frost is September 30, giving a typical growing season of about 127 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- May 26
- Average first fall frost
- Sep 30
- Growing season
- 127 days
Safer after Jun 10 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Sep 13 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 206 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 24 · Jun 7 · Jun 28 | Aug 28 · Sep 15 · Oct 2 | 98 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | May 12 · May 26 · Jun 10 | Sep 13 · Sep 30 · Oct 13 | 127 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Apr 28 · May 11 · May 26 | Sep 26 · Oct 12 · Oct 30 | 152 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Naubinway
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 25 – Jul 1 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Jun 11 – Jun 10 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Apr 25 – May 26 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Jun 25 – Jul 26 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | May 12 – Jun 10 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Jun 25 – Jul 26 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Jun 25 – Jun 20 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Jun 11 – Jul 26 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Jun 25 – Jul 26 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Jun 11 – Jul 13 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Jun 11 – Jun 10 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Jun 25 – Jul 26 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Jun 18 – Jul 11 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 25 – Jun 10 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Apr 25 – Jun 25 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 14 – Apr 10 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | May 12 – Jun 10 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Apr 7 – May 11 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | May 12 – Jun 10 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | May 31 – Jun 10 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jun 30 – Jul 11 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 28 – Apr 25 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 25 – May 26 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | May 21 – Jun 20 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jun 20 – Jul 21 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 25 – Jul 11 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 20 – Aug 6 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 18 – Jun 1 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 7 – Aug 11 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 25 – Jun 15 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 20 – Aug 21 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 12 – Jun 1 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 13 – Jul 21 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 26 – Jul 11 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | May 21 – Jul 6 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Sep 20 – Oct 21 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 49762 is matched to the NOAA station Engadine Mdot, MI, 9.5 km away, at 685 ft elevation (14 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engadine Mdot, MI (used) | 685 ft | May 26 | Sep 30 |
| Newberry Correctional Facility, MI | 886 ft | May 21 | Oct 5 |
| Trout Lake 1Sw, MI | 823 ft | May 21 | Oct 1 |
| St James 4Ssw Beaver, MI | 672 ft | May 11 | Oct 19 |
Frost dates near Naubinway
- Engadine, MI 49827 · last May 21, first Oct 5
- Gould City, MI 49838 · last May 26, first Sep 30
- Newberry, MI 49868 · last May 21, first Oct 5
- Curtis, MI 49820 · last May 21, first Oct 5
- Mc Millan, MI 49853 · last May 21, first Oct 5
- Trout Lake, MI 49793 · last May 21, first Oct 1
- Moran, MI 49760 · last May 23, first Sep 30
- Hulbert, MI 49748 · last —, first —
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Naubinway, MI?
- For ZIP code 49762, the average last spring frost (32°F) is May 26, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Engadine Mdot, MI weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after June 10.
- When is the first frost in Naubinway, MI?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is September 30. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by September 13, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 49762?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 127 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.