Last frost date in Saginaw, Michigan
April 29
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 14; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 13.
October 21
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 5.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Saginaw #3 (USC00207222), 0.6 miles from Saginaw, elevation 600 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Apr 14 | Apr 29 | May 13 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 5 | Oct 21 | Nov 2 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 175
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | May 7 | Oct 9 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 29 | Oct 21 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 17 | Nov 3 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 143
What to plant now in Saginaw
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 30 Saginaw: April 29
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 20 Saginaw: October 21
Planting dates: USDA Home and Garden Bulletin No. 9 (1967), “Suburban and Farm Vegetable Gardens,” tables 4 and 5. How we match the table.