Frost dates for 49967Trout Creek, MI
The average last spring frost in Trout Creek is May 31 and the average first fall frost is September 19, giving a typical growing season of about 111 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- May 31
- Average first fall frost
- Sep 19
- Growing season
- 111 days
Safer after Jun 13 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Sep 2 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 216 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) | — | — | 81 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | May 16 · May 31 · Jun 13 | Sep 2 · Sep 19 · Oct 4 | 111 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | May 1 · May 18 · Jun 2 | Sep 14 · Oct 2 · Oct 18 | 137 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Trout Creek
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 30 – Jul 6 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Jun 16 – May 30 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Apr 30 – May 31 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Jun 30 – Jul 31 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | May 17 – Jun 15 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Jun 30 – Jul 31 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Jun 30 – Jun 9 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Jun 16 – Jul 31 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Jun 30 – Jul 31 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Jun 16 – Jul 2 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Jun 16 – May 30 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Jun 30 – Jul 31 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Jun 23 – Jul 16 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 30 – Jun 15 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Apr 30 – Jun 30 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 19 – Apr 15 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | May 17 – Jun 15 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Apr 12 – May 16 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | May 17 – Jun 15 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | May 20 – May 30 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jun 19 – Jun 30 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Apr 2 – Apr 30 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 30 – May 31 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | May 10 – Jun 9 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jun 9 – Jul 10 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 30 – Jul 16 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 9 – Jul 26 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 23 – Jun 6 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 26 – Jul 31 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 30 – Jun 20 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 9 – Aug 10 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 17 – Jun 6 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 2 – Jul 10 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 31 – Jul 16 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | May 10 – Jun 25 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Sep 9 – Oct 10 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 49967 is matched to the NOAA station Paulding, MI, 15.3 km away, at 1,367 ft elevation (189 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paulding, MI (used) | 1,367 ft | May 31 | Sep 19 |
| Watton 2Wsw, MI | 1,394 ft | May 25 | Sep 25 |
| Covington 1Nnw, MI | 1,611 ft | May 17 | Sep 30 |
| Ontonagon 6 Se, MI | 790 ft | May 27 | Oct 1 |
Frost dates near Trout Creek
- Bruce Crossing, MI 49912 · last May 26, first Sep 27
- Ewen, MI 49925 · last May 26, first Sep 27
- Sidnaw, MI 49961 · last May 25, first Sep 25
- Mass City, MI 49948 · last May 27, first Oct 1
- Watersmeet, MI 49969 · last May 25, first Sep 24
- Rockland, MI 49960 · last May 27, first Oct 1
- Watton, MI 49970 · last May 25, first Sep 25
- Greenland, MI 49929 · last May 27, first Oct 1
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Trout Creek, MI?
- For ZIP code 49967, the average last spring frost (32°F) is May 31, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Paulding, MI weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after June 13.
- When is the first frost in Trout Creek, MI?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is September 19. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by September 2, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 49967?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 111 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.