Frost Dates for Sheboygan, WI

In Sheboygan, WI, the average last spring frost is around Apr 25 and the average first fall frost around Oct 23, for a growing season of about 179 days. For frost-tender plants, wait until May 11, when the chance of frost drops to 10%.

Average last frostApr 2550% chance of frost after this date
Safe to plantMay 11only a 10% chance of frost after
Average first frostOct 2350% chance of frost before this date
Growing season179 daysfrost-free in an average year

Based on NOAA 1991–2020 records from the Sheboygan, WI weather station, 1 mile away, elevation 648 ft. Frost can come earlier in low spots and valleys and later near cities and large lakes.

Frost probability by date

Chance of a 32°F frost after the spring date, or before the fall date.

ChanceLast spring frostFirst fall frost
10%May 11Oct 9
20%May 5Oct 14
30%May 1Oct 17
40%Apr 29Oct 20
50%Apr 25Oct 23
60%Apr 22Oct 25
70%Apr 19Oct 27
80%Apr 15Oct 30
90%Apr 11Nov 2

Light frost vs. hard freeze

Average (50%) dates for each temperature. Tender plants are damaged at 36°F; most hardy crops survive until 28°F.

TemperatureLast in springFirst in fall
Light frost (36°F)May 5Oct 11
Frost / freeze (32°F)Apr 25Oct 23
Hard freeze (28°F)Apr 13Nov 1

Planting calendar for Sheboygan

Start indoors Plant outside Fall planting
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Tomatoes
Indoors Feb 28 – Mar 14
Transplant May 2 – May 16
Peppers
Indoors Feb 14 – Feb 28
Transplant May 9 – May 23
Eggplant
Indoors Feb 14 – Feb 28
Transplant May 9 – May 23
Basil
Indoors Mar 14 – Mar 28
Transplant May 2 – May 16
Cucumbers
Indoors Mar 28 – Apr 4
Sow or transplant May 2 – May 16
Zucchini and summer squash
Indoors Mar 28 – Apr 4
Sow or transplant May 2 – May 16
Pumpkins and winter squash
Sow May 2 – May 16
Watermelons and melons
Indoors Mar 28 – Apr 4
Sow or transplant May 9 – May 23
Green beans
Sow May 2 – May 16
Sweet corn
Sow May 2 – May 16
Lettuce
Indoors Mar 14 – Mar 28
Sow or transplant Mar 28 – Apr 11
Fall sowing Aug 28 – Sep 25
Spinach
Sow Mar 14 – Apr 4
Fall sowing Aug 28 – Sep 18
Peas
Sow Mar 14 – Mar 28
Fall sowing Aug 14 – Aug 28
Kale
Indoors Feb 28 – Mar 14
Sow or transplant Mar 28 – Apr 11
Fall sowing Aug 14 – Sep 11
Broccoli
Indoors Feb 28 – Mar 14
Transplant Apr 11 – Apr 25
Fall sowing Jul 31 – Aug 14
Cabbage
Indoors Feb 28 – Mar 14
Transplant Apr 4 – Apr 18
Fall sowing Jul 31 – Aug 14
Carrots
Sow Apr 4 – Apr 25
Fall sowing Jul 31 – Aug 14
Radishes
Sow Mar 21 – Apr 11
Fall sowing Sep 11 – Oct 2
Beets
Sow Apr 4 – Apr 25
Fall sowing Aug 14 – Aug 28
Onions (sets or transplants)
Indoors Jan 31 – Feb 14
Plant Mar 28 – Apr 11
Potatoes
Plant Apr 4 – Apr 18
Garlic
Plant Oct 23 – Nov 20

Based on the average last frost (Apr 25) and first frost (Oct 23). The dashed lines mark those dates. Seed packets list days to maturity; adjust for your varieties.

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