Frost dates for Maple City 1e, MI
At Maple City 1e, the median last spring frost (32°F) is May 22 and the median first fall frost is Oct 9, for a typical growing season of 140 days. For a 90% chance that the last frost has passed, wait until Jun 6. Nearby ZIP codes are in USDA hardiness zones 6a to 6b.
- May 22Last spring frost (median)50% chance of 32°F after this date
- Jun 6Safer planting date10% chance of 32°F after this date
- Oct 9First fall frost (median)50% chance of 32°F by this date
- 140 daysGrowing season (median)between 32°F freezes
Last spring frost dates
The chance that the temperature drops to the threshold after each date.
| Temperature | 90% chance later | 50% chance later | 10% chance later |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | May 20 | Jun 2 | Jun 19 |
| 32°F | May 4 | May 22 | Jun 6 |
| 28°F | Apr 23 | May 9 | May 26 |
| 24°F | Apr 9 | Apr 26 | May 14 |
First fall frost dates
The chance that the temperature has dropped to the threshold by each date.
| Temperature | 10% chance by | 50% chance by | 90% chance by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | Sep 12 | Sep 29 | Oct 12 |
| 32°F | Sep 25 | Oct 9 | Oct 26 |
| 28°F | Oct 5 | Oct 24 | Nov 7 |
| 24°F | Oct 20 | Nov 4 | Nov 22 |
Growing season length
Days between the last spring and first fall freeze, as the length reached in 9, 5 and 1 out of 10 years.
| Temperature | 9 in 10 years at least | 5 in 10 years at least | 1 in 10 years at least |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | 94 days | 116 days | 139 days |
| 32°F | 117 days | 140 days | 164 days |
| 28°F | 140 days | 166 days | 192 days |
| 24°F | 168 days | 191 days | 213 days |
Chance of a freeze in any year
| Temperature | Chance per year |
|---|---|
| 36°F | 100% |
| 32°F | 100% |
| 28°F | 100% |
| 24°F | 100% |
ZIP codes whose closest station is this one
| ZIP | Hardiness zone | Avg. extreme low | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49621 | 6b | -5 to 0°F | 5 km |
| 49664 | 6b | -5 to 0°F | 6 km |
| 49636 | 6b | -5 to 0°F | 11 km |
| 49650 | 6a | -10 to -5°F | 13 km |
| 49630 | 6b | -5 to 0°F | 17 km |
| 49654 | 6b | -5 to 0°F | 29 km |
Not the official USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map. Zones shown here are the values published in the USDA-ARS / Oregon State University PRISM Group 2023 ZIP code tables, shown unaltered. For the official interactive map, visit planthardiness.ars.usda.gov.
About this station
- NOAA station ID USC00205097, at 44.8550, -85.8353, elevation 244 m (799 ft).
- Data quality: Representative (10+ years), 26 years of freeze data.
- Average days per year at or below 32°F: 154.
- Frost risk changes over short distances. Valleys and low spots freeze earlier than hillsides and city centers.
Nearby weather stations
- NW Michigan Rsch Farm (13 km)
- Traverse City Munson (18 km)
- Traverse City Cherry Cptl Airport (24 km)
- Old Mission 3ssw (26 km)
- Northport 2w (34 km)
- Frankfort 2ne (37 km)
- Beulah 7ssw (43 km)
- S Boardman 2w (47 km)
Sources
- NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, annual/seasonal normals by station (version 1.0.1), file dated June 27, 2023; documentation.
- USDA Agricultural Research Service and PRISM Group, Oregon State University, 2023 Plant Hardiness Zone Map ZIP code tables (CONUS, Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico), files dated November 17, 2023. Data © PRISM Group, Oregon State University, https://prism.oregonstate.edu, accessed November 1, 2026. Official map: planthardiness.ars.usda.gov.
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer ZIP Code Tabulation Areas file, dated August 30, 2024 (ZIP centroids used to find the nearest station).
Freeze dates are 30-year probabilities, not forecasts. Check your local forecast before planting tender plants.