Last frost date in Westland, Michigan
April 20
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 6; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 8.
October 27
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 14.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Detroit Metro AP (USW00094847), 6.6 miles from Westland, elevation 631 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
This station is also the nearest one for Inkster, Riverview, Romulus, Southgate, Taylor, Trenton, Wayne and Woodhaven, so their frost dates are the same as Westland's.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Apr 6 | Apr 20 | May 8 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 14 | Oct 27 | Nov 9 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 188
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | May 2 | Oct 15 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 20 | Oct 27 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 8 | Nov 7 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 120
What to plant now in Westland
- Corn saladSept 15 – Nov 1Now
- Upland cressSept 15 – Nov 1Now
- Rhubarb plantsNov 1 – Dec 1Soon
- Asparagus plantsNov 15 – Jan 1Soon
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 20 Westland: April 20
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 30 Westland: October 27
Planting dates: USDA Home and Garden Bulletin No. 9 (1967), “Suburban and Farm Vegetable Gardens,” tables 4 and 5. How we match the table.