Frost dates for 49768Paradise, MI
Frost is possible in any month near Paradise, based on NOAA 1991-2020 records for the Tahquamenon Falls Sp, MI station.
Frost is possible in any month. Even summer nights can drop to freezing at this station, so protect tender plants whenever cold nights are forecast.
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) | — | — | 60 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | — | — | 95 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | May 5 · May 24 · Jun 14 | Sep 9 · Oct 1 · Oct 16 | 127 days | 100% |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 49768 is matched to the NOAA station Tahquamenon Falls Sp, MI, 9.7 km away, at 745 ft elevation (76 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tahquamenon Falls Sp, MI (used) | 745 ft | — | — |
| Paradise, MI | 628 ft | May 31 | Oct 1 |
| Whitefish Pt, MI | 622 ft | May 23 | Oct 15 |
| Newberry Correctional Facility, MI | 886 ft | May 21 | Oct 5 |
Frost dates near Paradise
- Eckerman, MI 49728 · last May 21, first Oct 1
- Hulbert, MI 49748 · last —, first —
- Brimley, MI 49715 · last May 24, first Oct 1
- Newberry, MI 49868 · last May 21, first Oct 5
- Rudyard, MI 49780 · last May 21, first Oct 1
- Trout Lake, MI 49793 · last May 21, first Oct 1
- Kinross, MI 49752 · last May 24, first Oct 1
- Engadine, MI 49827 · last May 21, first Oct 5
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Paradise, MI?
- Frost is possible in any month at the nearest NOAA station (Tahquamenon Falls Sp, MI), so there is no reliable average last frost date.
- When is the first frost in Paradise, MI?
- Frost is possible in any month at the nearest NOAA station.
- 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.