Frost dates for 54922Bear Creek, WI
The average last spring frost in Bear Creek is May 4 and the average first fall frost is October 6, giving a typical growing season of about 154 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- May 4
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 6
- Growing season
- 154 days
Safer after May 19 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Sep 21 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 189 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 2 · May 15 · May 30 | Sep 14 · Sep 28 · Oct 9 | 133 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 22 · May 4 · May 19 | Sep 21 · Oct 6 · Oct 19 | 154 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Apr 10 · Apr 24 · May 7 | Oct 1 · Oct 18 · Nov 1 | 175 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Bear 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 3 – Jun 9 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | May 20 – Jun 16 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Apr 3 – May 4 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Jun 3 – Jul 4 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Apr 20 – May 19 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Jun 3 – Jul 4 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Jun 3 – Jun 26 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | May 20 – Jul 4 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Jun 3 – Jul 4 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | May 20 – Jul 19 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | May 20 – Jun 16 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Jun 3 – Jul 4 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | May 27 – Jun 19 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 3 – May 19 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Apr 3 – Jun 3 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 20 – Mar 19 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 20 – May 19 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 16 – Apr 19 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 20 – May 19 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 6 – Jun 16 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 6 – Jul 17 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 6 – Apr 3 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 3 – May 4 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | May 27 – Jun 26 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jun 26 – Jul 27 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 3 – Jun 19 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 26 – Aug 12 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 27 – May 10 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 13 – Aug 17 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 3 – May 24 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 26 – Aug 27 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 20 – May 10 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 19 – Jul 27 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 4 – Jun 19 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | May 27 – Jul 12 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Sep 26 – Oct 27 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 54922 is matched to the NOAA station Clintonville, WI, 9.8 km away, at 802 ft elevation (5 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clintonville, WI (used) | 802 ft | May 4 | Oct 6 |
| New London, WI | 800 ft | May 4 | Oct 6 |
| Shawano 2Ssw, WI | 806 ft | May 9 | Oct 2 |
| Waupaca, WI | 837 ft | May 8 | Oct 6 |
Frost dates near Bear Creek
- Clintonville, WI 54929 · last May 4, first Oct 6
- Embarrass, WI 54933 · last May 4, first Oct 6
- Shiocton, WI 54170 · last May 4, first Oct 6
- Manawa, WI 54949 · last May 8, first Oct 6
- New London, WI 54961 · last May 4, first Oct 6
- Marion, WI 54950 · last May 4, first Oct 6
- Nichols, WI 54152 · last May 4, first Oct 6
- Ogdensburg, WI 54962 · last May 8, first Oct 6
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Bear Creek, WI?
- For ZIP code 54922, the average last spring frost (32°F) is May 4, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Clintonville, WI weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 19.
- When is the first frost in Bear Creek, WI?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 6. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by September 21, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 54922?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 154 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.