Last frost date in Kenosha, Wisconsin
April 28
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 13; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 13.
October 19
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 1.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Kenosha Rgnl AP (USW00004845), 3 miles from Kenosha, elevation 743 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 13 | Apr 28 | May 13 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 1 | Oct 19 | Oct 31 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 174
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | May 8 | Oct 7 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 28 | Oct 19 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 15 | Oct 30 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 135
What to plant now in Kenosha
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 30 Kenosha: April 28
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 20 Kenosha: October 19
Planting dates: USDA Home and Garden Bulletin No. 9 (1967), “Suburban and Farm Vegetable Gardens,” tables 4 and 5. How we match the table.
Nearby in Wisconsin
- Pleasant Prairie 4 mi · last frost Apr 19
- Racine 10 mi · last frost Apr 20
- Salem Lakes 13 mi · last frost Apr 30
- Caledonia 15 mi · last frost Apr 24
- Oak Creek 20 mi · last frost Apr 22