Frost dates for 54737Eau Galle, WI
The average last spring frost in Eau Galle is May 9 and the average first fall frost is October 1, giving a typical growing season of about 143 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- May 9
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 1
- Growing season
- 143 days
Safer after May 24 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Sep 19 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 187 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 7 · May 21 · Jun 2 | Sep 9 · Sep 23 · Oct 5 | 123 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 27 · May 9 · May 24 | Sep 19 · Oct 1 · Oct 14 | 143 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Apr 15 · Apr 30 · May 12 | Sep 26 · Oct 10 · Oct 25 | 164 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Eau Galle
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 8 – Jun 14 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | May 25 – Jun 11 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Apr 8 – May 9 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Jun 8 – Jul 9 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Apr 25 – May 24 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Jun 8 – Jul 9 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Jun 8 – Jun 21 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | May 25 – Jul 9 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Jun 8 – Jul 9 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | May 25 – Jul 14 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | May 25 – Jun 11 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Jun 8 – Jul 9 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Jun 1 – Jun 24 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 8 – May 24 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Apr 8 – Jun 8 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 25 – Mar 24 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 25 – May 24 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 21 – Apr 24 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 25 – May 24 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 1 – Jun 11 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 1 – Jul 12 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 11 – Apr 8 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 8 – May 9 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | May 22 – Jun 21 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jun 21 – Jul 22 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 8 – Jun 24 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 21 – Aug 7 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 1 – May 15 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 8 – Aug 12 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 8 – May 29 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 21 – Aug 22 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 25 – May 15 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 14 – Jul 22 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 9 – Jun 24 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | May 22 – Jul 7 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Sep 21 – Oct 22 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 54737 is matched to the NOAA station Menomonie, WI, 18 km away, at 780 ft elevation (119 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Menomonie, WI (used) | 780 ft | May 9 | Oct 1 |
| Durand, WI | 705 ft | May 1 | Oct 10 |
| Mondovi, WI | 830 ft | May 10 | Oct 2 |
| Eau Claire 3Sw, WI | 880 ft | Apr 24 | Oct 14 |
Frost dates near Eau Galle
- Downsville, WI 54735 · last May 9, first Oct 1
- Durand, WI 54736 · last May 10, first Oct 2
- Arkansaw, WI 54721 · last May 1, first Oct 10
- Menomonie, WI 54751 · last May 9, first Oct 1
- Elmwood, WI 54740 · last May 13, first Sep 29
- Plum City, WI 54761 · last May 13, first Sep 29
- Rock Falls, WI 54764 · last May 10, first Oct 2
- Maiden Rock, WI 54750 · last May 13, first Sep 29
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Eau Galle, WI?
- For ZIP code 54737, the average last spring frost (32°F) is May 9, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Menomonie, WI weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 24.
- When is the first frost in Eau Galle, WI?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 1. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by September 19, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 54737?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 143 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.