Last frost date in Allendale, MI
Expect the last frost in Allendale around April 30. Frost after May 16 happens in only one year out of ten. The first fall frost usually arrives about October 24, which leaves 175 frost-free days. An early freeze before October 5 happens one year in ten.
- Safe after (10% risk)
- May 16
- Average first frost
- Oct 24
- Frost-free season
- 175 days
- Hard freeze (28°F) ends
- Apr 18
No frost in the next 7 nights
National Weather Service forecast, updated Oct 22, 12:57 UTC
- ThuOct 2243°
- FriOct 2343°
- SatOct 2448°
- SunOct 2547°
- MonOct 2643°
- TueOct 2740°
- WedOct 2843°
Planting calendar for Allendale
Windows count forward or back from the average frost dates above. Click a crop for dates across Michigan.
TomatoesMay 7–May 21
PumpkinsMay 14–May 28
SunflowersApr 30–May 21
CucumbersMay 14–May 21
CornMay 7–May 21
Sweet potatoesMay 21–Jun 4
WatermelonMay 14–May 28
Green beansMay 7–May 28
ZucchiniMay 7–May 21
OkraMay 21–Jun 4
PeppersMay 14–May 28
BasilMay 7–May 21
Butternut squashMay 7–May 21
CantaloupeMay 14–May 28
EggplantMay 14–May 28
PotatoesApr 2–Apr 16
OnionsMar 19–Apr 9
CarrotsApr 9–May 14
LettuceApr 16–May 7
BroccoliApr 2–Apr 16
BeetsApr 2–May 14
PeasMar 19–Apr 2
CabbageApr 2–Apr 16
RadishesMar 26–May 7
Brussels sproutsApr 16–Apr 30
SpinachMar 19–Apr 9
CilantroApr 16–May 7
KaleApr 2–Apr 16
Collard greensApr 2–Apr 16
TurnipsApr 2–Apr 16
DillApr 30–May 14
CeleryMay 7–May 14
CauliflowerApr 16–Apr 30
LeeksApr 16–Apr 30
Swiss chardApr 16–May 14
ParsleyApr 16–May 7
Tulip bulbsOct 10–Nov 14
GarlicOct 3–Nov 7
Daffodil bulbsSep 26–Nov 7
StrawberriesApr 2–Apr 16
AsparagusApr 2–Apr 16Frost probabilities
| Threshold | Spring, 90% chance later | Spring, 50% | Spring, 10% | Fall, 10% chance earlier | Fall, 50% | Fall, 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost, 32°F | Apr 17 | Apr 30 | May 16 | Oct 5 | Oct 24 | Nov 6 |
| Hard freeze, 28°F | Apr 4 | Apr 18 | May 6 | Oct 21 | Nov 5 | Nov 22 |
Read the spring 10% column as the date after which only one year in ten still gets frost. That is the safer date for tomatoes, peppers and basil.
Where these numbers come from
NOAA station Grand Haven Wwtp (USC00203295) sits 14.2 miles from the center of Allendale at 605 feet. Its averages cover 1991 to 2020. Low spots, valleys and open fields can keep getting frost a week or two after the station stops; city centers and lakeshores usually get less of it.
Questions
When is the last frost in Allendale, MI?
The average last frost date in Allendale is April 30, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals. There is a 10% chance of frost after May 16.
When is the first frost in Allendale?
The first frost in fall usually comes around October 24. One year in ten it arrives before October 5.
How long is the growing season in Allendale?
About 175 days between the average last and first frost.
When should I plant tomatoes in Allendale?
Plant tomato seedlings outside from May 7 to May 21. Start seeds indoors six to eight weeks earlier.
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- Forest HillsApr 29
- MuskegonApr 30
- KalamazooApr 28
- PortageApr 28
- Battle CreekApr 30
- WaverlyMay 1