Frost dates for 49962Skanee, MI
The average last spring frost in Skanee is June 1 and the average first fall frost is September 23, giving a typical growing season of about 115 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Jun 1
- Average first fall frost
- Sep 23
- Growing season
- 115 days
Safer after Jun 17 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Sep 9 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 218 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 29 · Jun 14 · Jul 5 | Aug 27 · Sep 11 · Sep 26 | 88 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | May 14 · Jun 1 · Jun 17 | Sep 9 · Sep 23 · Oct 7 | 115 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Apr 30 · May 14 · Jun 4 | Sep 20 · Oct 7 · Oct 23 | 143 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Skanee
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 | May 1 – Jul 7 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Jun 17 – Jun 3 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | May 1 – Jun 1 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Jul 1 – Aug 1 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | May 18 – Jun 16 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Jul 1 – Aug 1 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Jul 1 – Jun 13 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Jun 17 – Aug 1 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Jul 1 – Aug 1 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Jun 17 – Jul 6 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Jun 17 – Jun 3 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Jul 1 – Aug 1 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Jun 24 – Jul 17 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 1 – Jun 16 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | May 1 – Jul 1 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 20 – Apr 16 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | May 18 – Jun 16 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Apr 13 – May 17 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | May 18 – Jun 16 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | May 24 – Jun 3 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jun 23 – Jul 4 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Apr 3 – May 1 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | May 1 – Jun 1 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | May 14 – Jun 13 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jun 13 – Jul 14 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 1 – Jul 17 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 13 – Jul 30 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 24 – Jun 7 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 30 – Aug 4 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 1 – Jun 21 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 13 – Aug 14 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 18 – Jun 7 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 6 – Jul 14 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jun 1 – Jul 17 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | May 14 – Jun 29 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Sep 13 – Oct 14 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 49962 is matched to the NOAA station Jacobsville, MI, 24.6 km away, at 650 ft elevation (151 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacobsville, MI (used) | 650 ft | Jun 1 | Sep 23 |
| Herman, MI | 1,717 ft | May 31 | Sep 22 |
| Big Bay 1Nw, MI | 765 ft | May 22 | Oct 6 |
| Baraga 7Nw, MI | 652 ft | May 25 | Sep 23 |
Frost dates near Skanee
- Lanse, MI 49946 · last May 25, first Sep 23
- Baraga, MI 49908 · last May 25, first Sep 23
- Chassell, MI 49916 · last Jun 1, first Sep 23
- Big Bay, MI 49808 · last May 22, first Oct 6
- Lake Linden, MI 49945 · last May 17, first Oct 1
- Pelkie, MI 49958 · last May 25, first Sep 23
- Dollar Bay, MI 49922 · last May 17, first Oct 1
- Hubbell, MI 49934 · last May 17, first Oct 1
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Skanee, MI?
- For ZIP code 49962, the average last spring frost (32°F) is June 1, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Jacobsville, MI weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after June 17.
- When is the first frost in Skanee, MI?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is September 23. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by September 9, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 49962?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 115 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.