Frost dates for 54214Francis Creek, WI
The average last spring frost in Francis Creek is April 27 and the average first fall frost is October 21, giving a typical growing season of about 175 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 27
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 21
- Growing season
- 175 days
Safer after May 10 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 4 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 182 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 27 · May 8 · May 22 | Sep 26 · Oct 8 · Oct 22 | 151 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 14 · Apr 27 · May 10 | Oct 4 · Oct 21 · Nov 3 | 175 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Apr 2 · Apr 14 · Apr 27 | Oct 18 · Nov 1 · Nov 14 | 200 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Francis 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 | Mar 27 – Jun 2 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | May 13 – Jul 1 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Mar 27 – Apr 27 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | May 27 – Jun 27 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Apr 13 – May 12 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | May 27 – Jun 27 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | May 27 – Jul 11 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | May 13 – Jun 27 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 27 – Jun 27 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | May 13 – Aug 3 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | May 13 – Jul 1 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | May 27 – Jun 27 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | May 20 – Jun 12 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 27 – May 12 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Mar 27 – May 27 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 13 – Mar 12 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 13 – May 12 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 9 – Apr 12 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 13 – May 12 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 21 – Jul 1 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 21 – Aug 1 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 27 – Mar 27 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 27 – Apr 27 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 11 – Jul 11 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 11 – Aug 11 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 27 – Jun 12 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 11 – Aug 27 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 20 – May 3 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 28 – Sep 1 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 27 – May 17 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 11 – Sep 11 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 13 – May 3 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 4 – Aug 11 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 27 – Jun 12 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 11 – Jul 27 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 11 – Nov 11 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 54214 is matched to the NOAA station Two Rivers, WI, 13.7 km away, at 589 ft elevation (143 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Two Rivers, WI (used) | 589 ft | Apr 27 | Oct 21 |
| Manitowoc, WI | 584 ft | Apr 30 | Oct 20 |
| Denmark Wwtp, WI | 811 ft | May 6 | Oct 12 |
| Brillion, WI | 810 ft | May 6 | Oct 6 |
Frost dates near Francis Creek
- Kellnersville, WI 54215 · last May 6, first Oct 6
- Mishicot, WI 54228 · last Apr 27, first Oct 21
- Whitelaw, WI 54247 · last May 6, first Oct 6
- Two Rivers, WI 54241 · last Apr 27, first Oct 21
- Maribel, WI 54227 · last May 6, first Oct 12
- Manitowoc, WI 54220 · last Apr 30, first Oct 20
- Tisch Mills, WI 54240 · last May 1, first Oct 18
- Denmark, WI 54208 · last May 6, first Oct 12
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Francis Creek, WI?
- For ZIP code 54214, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 27, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Two Rivers, WI weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 10.
- When is the first frost in Francis Creek, WI?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 21. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 4, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 54214?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 175 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.